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Transmission General Specifications (4L60-E)

Name

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E

RPO Codes

M30

Production Location

Toledo, Ohio

Romulus, MI

Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) Usage

G

Transmission Drive

Longitudinally-Mounted Rear Wheel Drive

1st Gear Ratio

3.059:1

2nd Gear Ratio

1.625:1

3rd Gear Ratio

1.000:1

4th Gear Ratio

0.696:1

Reverse

2.294:1

Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine)

245 mm

258 mm

298 mm

300 mm

Pressure Taps

Line Pressure

Transmission Fluid Type

DEXRON® III

Transmission Fluid Capacity (Approximate)

245 mm Converter

Dry: 8.3 l (8.8 qt)

258 mm Converter

Dry: 9.17 l (9.7 qt)

298 mm Converter

Dry: 11.25 l (11.9 qt)

300 mm Converter

Dry: 11.50 l (12.1 qt)

Transmission Type: 4

Four Forward Gears

Transmission Type: L

Longitudinal Mount

Transmission Type: 60

Product Series

Transmission Type: E

Electronic Controls

Position Quadrant

P, R, N, Overdrive, D, 2, 1

P, R, N, Overdrive, 3, 2, 1

Case Material

Die Cast Aluminum

Transmission Weight Dry (Approximate)

245 mm Converter

65.4 kg (144.30 lb)

258 mm Converter

68.71 kg (151.5 lb)

298 mm Converter

70.5 kg (155.70 lb)

300 mm Converter

86.17 kg (190.5 lb)

Transmission Weight Wet (Approximate)

245 mm Converter

72.4 kg (159.55 lb)

258 mm Converter

81.2 kg (179 lb)

298 mm Converter

80.5 kg (176.16 lb)

300 mm Converter

98.4 kg (218.0 lb)

Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity

5 448 kg (12,000 lb)

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

3 900 kg (8,600 lb)