Hit a curb. Drove car home. Car is leaking transmission fluid and now won't go in reverse.|||Fix the leak, top off the fluid and drive around. It could just be a sticky control solenoid that will fix itself.|||You've made a big mistake. When you see fluid is leaking from the car, regardless what it is, other than the condensation from the ac, you should've stopped the car right away.
Think about it this way, it is a lot cheaper to tow the car to a garage to fix the leak than to replace the tranny.|||Without the fluid, you're going to need to buy a new tranny. Not cheap.|||Cars need transmission fluid...it's like blood, without it they won't last long.
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Can a transmission from a 1994 Jeep Cherokee be transfered to a 1994 Jeep Wrangler?
The transmission on my 1994 jeep wrangler is going out. To buy a new transmission is really expense but a friend of mine has a good transmission from a 1994 jeep cherokee that i can buy for cheap. Will the transmission from the cherokee work for my wrangler, they both are automatic and have a 6-cyl 4.0 liter engine.|||Not as just a bolt up and go thing. The problem is that the 94 Wrangler came with a TF999 transmission while the 94 Cherokee came with the AW4. They have different input shaft lengths and are dimensionally different. The second problem comes from the transfer case. The 94 Wrangler only came with the NP231. The 94 Cherokee came with either the NP231 or the NP242. If you have the time, you could make it work but it is not going to be easy.
How to install a transmission of a Mitsubishi Mirage 1995?
I replaced the seal of the transmission and I am having difficulty to install it. When I turn the bolts, the transmission is not turning. However, when I remove it it turns. What I am doing wrong ???|||The site on the Internet to find
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http://www.dricq.com/school/Health/index鈥?/a>|||If you're questioning and you've already got half the work done, I would take it into a tranny shop and have them finish it before you really screw up the car.
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http://www.dricq.com/school/Health/14102鈥?/a>
http://www.dricq.com/school/Health/index鈥?/a>|||If you're questioning and you've already got half the work done, I would take it into a tranny shop and have them finish it before you really screw up the car.
What transmission oil should I use for my mustang?
I have a 2004 V6 mustang with a manual transmission. Also, how often am I supposed to change it? I think it's about every 30k miles or so. I've also heard gear oil can work well.Thanks.|||It would be best to check your owners manual. That might also have the maintenance interval. If you don't have a manual, or it doesn't have the schedule, you can download a PDF version of each here.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/o鈥?/a>
Fill level is outlined on page 203, and fluid type is Mercon ATF as specified on page 222. Do not mix Mercon with Mercon V, which is a synthetic. (note 3, page 223) All in Owners Manual
I don't see fluid change for Manual Trans until 120,000 miles. (page 26 of maintenance schedule) It is under much less stress than on an Automatic Trans.|||not sure abut what weight of oil you should use but i recommend any thing from royal purple|||Royal Purple Max ATF Transmission Fluid
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/o鈥?/a>
Fill level is outlined on page 203, and fluid type is Mercon ATF as specified on page 222. Do not mix Mercon with Mercon V, which is a synthetic. (note 3, page 223) All in Owners Manual
I don't see fluid change for Manual Trans until 120,000 miles. (page 26 of maintenance schedule) It is under much less stress than on an Automatic Trans.|||not sure abut what weight of oil you should use but i recommend any thing from royal purple|||Royal Purple Max ATF Transmission Fluid
What do i need to change 1968 automatic transmission to manual?
I have a 1968 Mercury Cougar with E-6 351 8 cylinder engine in it. I have an automatic transmission that I want to change in to Manual. I know I need new transmission, clutch cables and pedal, is there anything else I would need to make it work? Oh and can I put 5 speed transmission in it instead of 4, which transmission is it?|||bell housing, Z-bar, new crossmember, new driveshaft, shifter and all the linkage.|||you may need to look a the drive shaft and check for length from the tail shaft.
also check the mounting.|||Buy a new car!
also check the mounting.|||Buy a new car!
What transmission oil should I use for my mustang?
I have a 2004 V6 mustang with a manual transmission. Also, how often am I supposed to change it? I think it's about every 30k miles or so. I've also heard gear oil can work well.Thanks.|||It would be best to check your owners manual. That might also have the maintenance interval. If you don't have a manual, or it doesn't have the schedule, you can download a PDF version of each here.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/o鈥?/a>
Fill level is outlined on page 203, and fluid type is Mercon ATF as specified on page 222. Do not mix Mercon with Mercon V, which is a synthetic. (note 3, page 223) All in Owners Manual
I don't see fluid change for Manual Trans until 120,000 miles. (page 26 of maintenance schedule) It is under much less stress than on an Automatic Trans.|||not sure abut what weight of oil you should use but i recommend any thing from royal purple|||Royal Purple Max ATF Transmission Fluid
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/o鈥?/a>
Fill level is outlined on page 203, and fluid type is Mercon ATF as specified on page 222. Do not mix Mercon with Mercon V, which is a synthetic. (note 3, page 223) All in Owners Manual
I don't see fluid change for Manual Trans until 120,000 miles. (page 26 of maintenance schedule) It is under much less stress than on an Automatic Trans.|||not sure abut what weight of oil you should use but i recommend any thing from royal purple|||Royal Purple Max ATF Transmission Fluid
What was the first transmission from Earth sent into space, and what did it contain?
The closest thing to any information I can find here is related to Arthur C. Clarke's book (and the movie based on it), Contact. A speech from Adolf Hitler at the beginning of the 1938 Olympics is beamed back to Earth, and is claimed to be our first significant transmission. This smells like fiction, though, because I can't seem to find anything online that will confirm that (or tell me what the real first transmission was). This is for a writing project that requires authenticity, so I need an answer that I can confirm. Help me out if you know.|||Carl Sagan wrote "Contact" not Arthur C Clarke. And it was the 1936 olympic games that the nazis broadcast on television. And it really happened. It was the first really significant broadcast in shere power but before that many radiotransmission had had enough power to get into space (but earths ionosphere keeps alot of radio signals, especially FM, from getting out there). And possibly get picked up by aliens. But little bleeps in morse code wouldn麓t have been quite as dramatic as the nazi broadcast which is why Sagan chose it as the first transmission the aliens recieved...
As radiotransmission has been going on for a century over 400 stars have recieved them. Project Ozma now known as SETI (both run by Frank Drake) proposed we should start looking for radiotransmission from aliens and maybe deliberatley broadcast messages to them. Carl Sagan then said that maybe we shouldn麓t blurt out too much information about us just yet because have no way of knowing what their intentions might be. But a simple digital message was sent in the seventies towards a star cluster 33 000 lightyears away. So we don麓t have to worry about aliens coming to invade us just yet...
I suggest you do a couple of searches for SETI, Carl Sagan, Frank Drake, Project Ozma and Arecibo. I don麓t have all the dates in my head...|||Arthur C. Clark is absolutely correct for television signals but the first radio signals were made by Marconi.|||The first signal INTENTIONALLY sent into space was in 1974,at the Arecibo observatory
As radiotransmission has been going on for a century over 400 stars have recieved them. Project Ozma now known as SETI (both run by Frank Drake) proposed we should start looking for radiotransmission from aliens and maybe deliberatley broadcast messages to them. Carl Sagan then said that maybe we shouldn麓t blurt out too much information about us just yet because have no way of knowing what their intentions might be. But a simple digital message was sent in the seventies towards a star cluster 33 000 lightyears away. So we don麓t have to worry about aliens coming to invade us just yet...
I suggest you do a couple of searches for SETI, Carl Sagan, Frank Drake, Project Ozma and Arecibo. I don麓t have all the dates in my head...|||Arthur C. Clark is absolutely correct for television signals but the first radio signals were made by Marconi.|||The first signal INTENTIONALLY sent into space was in 1974,at the Arecibo observatory
What are some signs that a transmission is failing?
Our van is squealing and we took it to a mechanic and he told us it was the transmission. But the transmission has no signs of slipping or anything. So my question is what are some signs that your transmission is failing? Or what could the sqealing be?|||Most of the time, squealing comes from drive belts not transmissions. On rare occasions, a bearing inside the transmission will fail and create such a noise, while the transmission seems to operate properly. This deserves a second opinion.|||nah! that doesnt sound like the tranmission to me. if it only does it while your driving, then it might be a wheel bearing.|||Take it to a transmissin shop (not AAMCO)... You don't go to a dentist when you have "hearburn" do you ? Dentist is a "doctor" too!
If the transmission fluid is not real burnt smelling (pull stick and smell real close), - and is not all "black looking" too, - then you might some some external problem that does not require rtransmission rebuild or replacement!
Some signs work is needed is poor performance when you first start out (possibly need transmission filter and fluid changed), - "bad smelling fluid, - maybe same probelm, could "scorch" fliuid in morning when you start out if filter is mostly plugged, (maybe not hurt insides yet)-- cold fluid much "thicker viscosity" when cold, - compared to when hot, - so will go through plugged filter easier!
Slipping is generally indication that "clutches" need adjusted (some have adjustable ones, some don't)...Slipping when really hot -but not when cooler can be indications of problems, (deterioration of seals) - though the clutches are still good ! It could also be in the torque converter, - which requires removing the transmission to change, - but is just a "link" to transmission from engine! Is filled with fluid from transmission, (and serves in place of a "clutch" in a standard transmission car!) Has your mileage gone down a lot lately, -- that might be sign of "slippage somewhere", - as it has to run fster to pull car along, and burns more gas because of wasted power to wheels!|||you can't go after putting in gear|||I would take it to another mechanic who can actually look at the transmission and not rely on a machine to tell him whats wrong. I think it isn't the transmission, I bet it is a belt that needs to be replaced!|||Look for leaks or maybe the transmission fluid. also you might need to lubricate it or check the clutch/gear...
If the transmission fluid is not real burnt smelling (pull stick and smell real close), - and is not all "black looking" too, - then you might some some external problem that does not require rtransmission rebuild or replacement!
Some signs work is needed is poor performance when you first start out (possibly need transmission filter and fluid changed), - "bad smelling fluid, - maybe same probelm, could "scorch" fliuid in morning when you start out if filter is mostly plugged, (maybe not hurt insides yet)-- cold fluid much "thicker viscosity" when cold, - compared to when hot, - so will go through plugged filter easier!
Slipping is generally indication that "clutches" need adjusted (some have adjustable ones, some don't)...Slipping when really hot -but not when cooler can be indications of problems, (deterioration of seals) - though the clutches are still good ! It could also be in the torque converter, - which requires removing the transmission to change, - but is just a "link" to transmission from engine! Is filled with fluid from transmission, (and serves in place of a "clutch" in a standard transmission car!) Has your mileage gone down a lot lately, -- that might be sign of "slippage somewhere", - as it has to run fster to pull car along, and burns more gas because of wasted power to wheels!|||you can't go after putting in gear|||I would take it to another mechanic who can actually look at the transmission and not rely on a machine to tell him whats wrong. I think it isn't the transmission, I bet it is a belt that needs to be replaced!|||Look for leaks or maybe the transmission fluid. also you might need to lubricate it or check the clutch/gear...
How do you check transmission fluid for 1989 mazda 323?
How do you check transmission fluid for a 1989 mazda 323 with a manual transmission ?
Is it easy and can you tell me the steps ?
Thank you.|||Some manual transmissions have a dipstick but usually there's a plug on the side that you remove and check to see if the fluid is up to the bottom of the hole.
Is it easy and can you tell me the steps ?
Thank you.|||Some manual transmissions have a dipstick but usually there's a plug on the side that you remove and check to see if the fluid is up to the bottom of the hole.
Is it necessary to use Honda Transmission fluid, or can a regular one be used?
Just wondering if my transmission will be ruined if I use a different type of transmission fluid, instead of the Honda transmission fluid.|||The type of fluid is more critical than the brand. You cannot mix types. Look in the owners manual and it will give the specification of the fluid. You can use any fluid brand of that specification.|||There are different chemicals peculator to your transmission set my the manufacture. What is good for the goose, but not to the gander.. So...answer is no.|||it don't have to be that type but, make sure that it is a good brand of transmission fluid|||I've had Hondas for a long time and always use Honda parts. In my opinion, the little difference in $$$ between Honda transmission fluid and just regular, would so be worth it if you didn't use Honda transmission fluid and ended-up having to get a new transmission. Think about it: A few dollars saved now vs. potentially thousands down the road? That to me is a no-brainer.|||follow the only compatiable fluid otherwise it will fly your clutch/flywheel or torque converter|||Honda's are very picky about which transmission fluid they use, depending on the model and year. Your best bet is to call the dealership, ask for the parts department, and ask the parts guy which fluids can be safely used in your transmission.|||There's no difference at all between Honda transmission fluid and other transmission fluid. If you're still uncertain, you can always pop into an auto parts store and ask the folks there. They would know if there would be a difference, but, as I understand it, the name on the label is only so they can charge you more money.
Do transmission types matter when buying a short ram intake?
I am planning to buy an Injen Short Ram Intake for my 06 Acura RSX Base(auto), and i was wondering if transmission types affect if the intake will work for it or damage it. Please help me out i'll give you best answer if it sounds good. Thanks in advance.|||The intake doesn't matter for the transmission. It is still the same engine as the auto or manual transmission. The only way it would make a difference is if your looking for a longer intake runner or a shorter one for higher RPM's. That would only matter in a race situation, and many other things would play into that as well. SO in short, NO transmission doesn't matter when selecting a air intake.|||Doesn't matter in the slightest.
Get a cold air intake, though. Much better gains, versus a short ram.|||No it doesn't matter at all, But if you are sure you want a Ram? If you are afraid of mud and water thats fine but Cold Air brings in more Cold Air which means more of your engines favorite type of temp air... Cold :)|||I don't know, but thanks for the 2 points
Get a cold air intake, though. Much better gains, versus a short ram.|||No it doesn't matter at all, But if you are sure you want a Ram? If you are afraid of mud and water thats fine but Cold Air brings in more Cold Air which means more of your engines favorite type of temp air... Cold :)|||I don't know, but thanks for the 2 points
What type of Transmission fluid for automatic 1995 Ford Escort LX?
Need to add transmission fluid, extremely low, but I've been told I need a specific type?
Asking around, someone said any type of standard automatic transmission fluid will work, but I want to make sure.
Thanks ahead of time!|||It takes Mercon (equivalent to Dexron III) , Ford has discontinued use of Mercon and now recommends using Mercon V in any transmission originally using Mercon.|||the other two guys are not wrong but given the year of your car, and assuming that you have never changed your fluid and even if you have brought it somewhere to have it changed, they used mercon or dextron3. now when you go buy dex3 the bottles say dextron/mercon. It is completely safe for you to put this in and do not need to change to mercon V. if you add that to a different fluid, you are reformulating to fluids viscosity. it will probably work fine, but go with the dex3. Ive been rebuilding ford transmissions for 17 years. its what i do %26amp; what i know very well. good luck.|||like he said but if your like me and ALWAYS forget, when ever you go to autozone or advanve auto or whatever, they can pull it up on there computer and tell you
also just wanted to tell you cause alot of people dont know, but check your transmission fluid at normal tempature and while the vehicle is running, good luck
Asking around, someone said any type of standard automatic transmission fluid will work, but I want to make sure.
Thanks ahead of time!|||It takes Mercon (equivalent to Dexron III) , Ford has discontinued use of Mercon and now recommends using Mercon V in any transmission originally using Mercon.|||the other two guys are not wrong but given the year of your car, and assuming that you have never changed your fluid and even if you have brought it somewhere to have it changed, they used mercon or dextron3. now when you go buy dex3 the bottles say dextron/mercon. It is completely safe for you to put this in and do not need to change to mercon V. if you add that to a different fluid, you are reformulating to fluids viscosity. it will probably work fine, but go with the dex3. Ive been rebuilding ford transmissions for 17 years. its what i do %26amp; what i know very well. good luck.|||like he said but if your like me and ALWAYS forget, when ever you go to autozone or advanve auto or whatever, they can pull it up on there computer and tell you
also just wanted to tell you cause alot of people dont know, but check your transmission fluid at normal tempature and while the vehicle is running, good luck
What kind of transmission would fit in my car?
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante Ls, it has an automatic transmission in it as of now. I am wanting to put a manual transmission into it, but not really sure how to go about it or what kind would be best and fit for my car. Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.|||It's not worth the time, expense, and hassle. The car is worth less than the conversion. Besides, I don't think Mitsubishi has a transmission that is applicable for the Diamante.
How do you check the transmission fluid on 94 Honda Passport?
My sons Honda Passport just barely made it up our driveway last night. My hubby not sure how to check transmission fluid. How do you check the transmission fluid on this vehicle and what type of transmission fluid should be used?|||is the car a manual or an automatic transmission? if it is an automatic transmission there will be a dipstick to check the transmission fluid level. the transmission uses Dextron IIE fluid. There may be a later version that is compatible. that fluid should be available at any parts store.
if its a manual trans, the fluid is checked by taking a blind plug out of the side of the transmission. the fluid should be level with the top of the plug hole.
hope that helps|||If is a automatic trans and u can't find a dipstick look at trans oil pan. If u see two 19mm drain plugs (bolts) it's a little different. Some of the Honda passport's have no dipstick they have two plugs on the trans oil pan. The lower one to drain the fluid and the upper one fill or add fluid. With the vehicle on a level surface turn the engine on a let it idle for at least 3 minutes. Please use the parking brake and block the wheels. After the engine idle for 3 minutes with the engine running remove the upper drain plug if no fluid comes out add DEXRON-III fluid until the fluid flows out over the screw opening. Reinstall the plug and cleaned are. Than u will need a scan tool, if the fluid level is good the fluid temperature should be between 90 and 135 F degrees . This is only if u have no dipstick and if this passport has this type of trans. Good luck !
if its a manual trans, the fluid is checked by taking a blind plug out of the side of the transmission. the fluid should be level with the top of the plug hole.
hope that helps|||If is a automatic trans and u can't find a dipstick look at trans oil pan. If u see two 19mm drain plugs (bolts) it's a little different. Some of the Honda passport's have no dipstick they have two plugs on the trans oil pan. The lower one to drain the fluid and the upper one fill or add fluid. With the vehicle on a level surface turn the engine on a let it idle for at least 3 minutes. Please use the parking brake and block the wheels. After the engine idle for 3 minutes with the engine running remove the upper drain plug if no fluid comes out add DEXRON-III fluid until the fluid flows out over the screw opening. Reinstall the plug and cleaned are. Than u will need a scan tool, if the fluid level is good the fluid temperature should be between 90 and 135 F degrees . This is only if u have no dipstick and if this passport has this type of trans. Good luck !
How long will the leaky transmission in my '99 Cougar last?
I check my transmission every 2 or 3 days and have to add some Mercon transmission fluid... I just don't have another 3,000 to give to Aamco. I got this transmission fixed twice already.|||As long as you keep oil in it.|||Keep adding trans fluid and you should be OK, although there is no way to tell you how long it may last. If it is doing OK besides the leak, have the leak fixed.|||Depends upon how badly it is leaking and what internal parts are not getting their necessary lubrication. It may last a few months, but more than likely, you'll be paying Aamco much sooner than that. Good luck!
Can I use a different transmission oil for my Ford Explorer instead of Mercon ATF?
I have been looking for Mercon ATF to change my Ford explorer 2002 XLS - manual transmission but I don't get it at where I am. Am I able to use any other high grade tramsmission oil with causing damage to my transmission box? The workshop suggested a different type of oil and said it has to be changed a 20,000km. The Ford dealer I contacted had Mercon V and that is for automatic transmission.|||Fordstarted using Mercon V in all transmissions in '95 until recently. now they have mercon lv and mercon ls for automatics. definitely use mercon v.|||if it still has warranty, use the mercon, but since it is an 02, i think you can get away with using any good transmission fluid. you said it was a manual? i never knew that the exploder came with a manual tranny.|||As long as the replacement fluid say suitable replacement for Mercon you should be fine.
Anything that says Dextron III / Mercon should meet the specs for that year.|||ATF is automatic transmission fluid. My '89 Mustang uses automatic tranny fluid in the factory 5 speed.|||Use the Mercon ATF, that's what the owner's manual calls for. Anything else and you're taking a chance on either ruining your transmission or poor performance.
Anything that says Dextron III / Mercon should meet the specs for that year.|||ATF is automatic transmission fluid. My '89 Mustang uses automatic tranny fluid in the factory 5 speed.|||Use the Mercon ATF, that's what the owner's manual calls for. Anything else and you're taking a chance on either ruining your transmission or poor performance.
How does your transmission pan get a leak?
I have a 2002 Chrysler Concord and I have had 3 transmission pan leaks since I bought this car. I bought it brand new. What exactly is the transmission pan and what does it do? How much, on average, is it suppose to cost to repair the leak? Sometimes I feel like I'm getting robbed by the mechanic because 1) I'm a woman and 2) I know nothing about cars. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!|||the transmission pan is located on the bottom of your transmission. it holds your fluid and the filter.the cost of repair varies but to me it sounds like your getting hosed.if it was fixed once and done right it shouldn't leak again for a long time.unless the repair shop stripped out a bolt hole when the repaired the leak.or if they overtighten the bolts the couldve made the pan gasket leak.find a reputable repair shop that a friend or family member has used.and have it checked out.the only other cause would be a hole has rusted through the pan in which case it should be replaced. but if they replace the pan they will need to replace the gasket and unless youve had it done replace the filter as well.oh yeah they will replace the fluid also. hope this helps.ive changed filters and pan gaskets before they arent that hard but sometimes the parts can be costly.|||transmission pan is like an oil pan. it sits at the bottom of the transmission and holds the majority of the transmission fluid.
a leak can be caused by a bad gasket, improper fit of the pan to the housing, missing bolts, scraping a low curb and damaging the pan.
chryslers are known to have major transmission problems...comes with owning a chrysler product.|||the transmission pan is located on the lower part of the transmission and allows removal to change the fluid, which on any Chrysler product needs to be done every fifteen thousand miles because they are junk and explode at a moment's notice.
The pan could be leaking because-
the sealing edge of the pan is uneven due to your technician using a grinder too vigorously to remove the gasket
The gasket is installed incorrectly or is defective
the surface of the pan is warped and uneven because it has been hit or overheated
How do you know it is leaking? Puddle in the driveway of red fluid?
If your mileage is getting high and you can afford it please consider trading out of it and into a Gm product, the transmission is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.|||you may have hit something in the road or maybe the gas kit any case go to a transmission ask them to check the pan the pan is like the oil pan on your engine it for transmission oil|||Automatic transmission pans leak because A.) The bolts weren't properly tightened to start with, B.) You hit a (rock/curb/large dead animal/whatever) in the road and actually bent the pan so the sealing surfaces are no longer aligned, C.) The crap gasket they installed at the factory is crumbling/swollen, etc. which when it comes to Chryslers-this is usually the case. It takes very little time to drop the pan on any automatic and replace the gasket-in fact if you go to most quick lube centers, they'll not only do that but replace the fluid filter and flush/refill your transmission if you so desire. Cost is minimal compared to the damage running an auto trans continuously low on fluid will cost when the clutch pack burns up or thr pump fails due to overheating and lack of lubrication. Never mind getting stranded. You can check the bottom and sides of the pan yourself with a flashlight and a handheld mirror on a stick. Slide the mirror under the car and look for a squarish-looking metal pan behind the engine (alongside on front wheel drive cars-usually to the right of the engine block if you're standing in front of the car.)
Look around the bottom of that pan for any signs of red or reddish-brown liquid seepage or drips. This'll be transmission fluid. If it's leaking-you need a new gasket.|||Generally speaking the pan would leak for one of 3 reasons
The gasket is bad (most likely) a bolt or two is loose on the pan, or you have bottomed out and hit something with the pan.
Normally its just a matter of replacing the gasket unless you did enough damage to the pan that you have to replace it too.
The gaskets themselves are pretty cheap (I'd guess under $10) The labor is whats going to cost you the most.
Now what the pan is.. well its basically the area where the transmission oil pick up is, and where the transmission goes to, There is a filter under there too.. as well as various other parts.. so its also an access port for service work|||you should have paid for the first time and not subsequent tries to fix it. They should be warrranteeing the work done. There could be a hole or crack he's missing or should try a better sealant. I usually do not use sealant and they work fine. Somethings not right here.
a leak can be caused by a bad gasket, improper fit of the pan to the housing, missing bolts, scraping a low curb and damaging the pan.
chryslers are known to have major transmission problems...comes with owning a chrysler product.|||the transmission pan is located on the lower part of the transmission and allows removal to change the fluid, which on any Chrysler product needs to be done every fifteen thousand miles because they are junk and explode at a moment's notice.
The pan could be leaking because-
the sealing edge of the pan is uneven due to your technician using a grinder too vigorously to remove the gasket
The gasket is installed incorrectly or is defective
the surface of the pan is warped and uneven because it has been hit or overheated
How do you know it is leaking? Puddle in the driveway of red fluid?
If your mileage is getting high and you can afford it please consider trading out of it and into a Gm product, the transmission is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.|||you may have hit something in the road or maybe the gas kit any case go to a transmission ask them to check the pan the pan is like the oil pan on your engine it for transmission oil|||Automatic transmission pans leak because A.) The bolts weren't properly tightened to start with, B.) You hit a (rock/curb/large dead animal/whatever) in the road and actually bent the pan so the sealing surfaces are no longer aligned, C.) The crap gasket they installed at the factory is crumbling/swollen, etc. which when it comes to Chryslers-this is usually the case. It takes very little time to drop the pan on any automatic and replace the gasket-in fact if you go to most quick lube centers, they'll not only do that but replace the fluid filter and flush/refill your transmission if you so desire. Cost is minimal compared to the damage running an auto trans continuously low on fluid will cost when the clutch pack burns up or thr pump fails due to overheating and lack of lubrication. Never mind getting stranded. You can check the bottom and sides of the pan yourself with a flashlight and a handheld mirror on a stick. Slide the mirror under the car and look for a squarish-looking metal pan behind the engine (alongside on front wheel drive cars-usually to the right of the engine block if you're standing in front of the car.)
Look around the bottom of that pan for any signs of red or reddish-brown liquid seepage or drips. This'll be transmission fluid. If it's leaking-you need a new gasket.|||Generally speaking the pan would leak for one of 3 reasons
The gasket is bad (most likely) a bolt or two is loose on the pan, or you have bottomed out and hit something with the pan.
Normally its just a matter of replacing the gasket unless you did enough damage to the pan that you have to replace it too.
The gaskets themselves are pretty cheap (I'd guess under $10) The labor is whats going to cost you the most.
Now what the pan is.. well its basically the area where the transmission oil pick up is, and where the transmission goes to, There is a filter under there too.. as well as various other parts.. so its also an access port for service work|||you should have paid for the first time and not subsequent tries to fix it. They should be warrranteeing the work done. There could be a hole or crack he's missing or should try a better sealant. I usually do not use sealant and they work fine. Somethings not right here.
What can I do about my old transmission?
So I've got someone to replace my old transmission for a new one and he says he will do it for a low price + he will get to keep the old transmission.
I'm wondering what do you guys think hes gonna do with the old transmission? Is there still some value in it? Its an Honda Civic auto transmission and its already slipped at 95k miles..
Thanks!|||He's going to send it back to the factory he got the new transmission from. It's not new, it's rebuilt. It's part of the deal. If he didn't send the old core back, the rebuilt transmission would have cost him $400 more.
You don't buy new motors and transmissions. You trade old ones and a lot of money for rebuilt ones.|||If your car already has 95K on it, odds are it's not worth the cost of a NEW transmission.
I would just get a used one at a wrecking yard.
There's a value for old transmissions, but why worry about it, just agree on a price with him keeping your old transmission.
Your old transmission probably isn't worth much in the condition it's in anyway.
He'll probably rebuild it and sell it to someone else but that really shouldn't matter to you.|||He'll use it for parts or he'll rebuild it and sell it to someone else. OR, he'll sell it as a "core" to a transmission rebuilding company.|||With just 95,000 miles on your car it is worth putting a transmision in it. As for the old tranny, let the guy have it and don't look back.
I'm wondering what do you guys think hes gonna do with the old transmission? Is there still some value in it? Its an Honda Civic auto transmission and its already slipped at 95k miles..
Thanks!|||He's going to send it back to the factory he got the new transmission from. It's not new, it's rebuilt. It's part of the deal. If he didn't send the old core back, the rebuilt transmission would have cost him $400 more.
You don't buy new motors and transmissions. You trade old ones and a lot of money for rebuilt ones.|||If your car already has 95K on it, odds are it's not worth the cost of a NEW transmission.
I would just get a used one at a wrecking yard.
There's a value for old transmissions, but why worry about it, just agree on a price with him keeping your old transmission.
Your old transmission probably isn't worth much in the condition it's in anyway.
He'll probably rebuild it and sell it to someone else but that really shouldn't matter to you.|||He'll use it for parts or he'll rebuild it and sell it to someone else. OR, he'll sell it as a "core" to a transmission rebuilding company.|||With just 95,000 miles on your car it is worth putting a transmision in it. As for the old tranny, let the guy have it and don't look back.
How do you service a transmission for a 1988 Ford LTD crown victoria?
how do you change the oil of the transmission and the filter...the transmission has trouble changing gears and it won't go into the top gear i think it needs the oil changed in the transmission.|||first get a transmission service kit. kit consists of 1- transmission pan gasket 2- tansmission filter. 5 to 6 quarts dextron3, 4, or 5 (all 3 will work) transmission fluid. NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ON HAND A TRANSMISSION FLUID FUNNEL (VERY IMPORTANT) raise vehicle. have a sutible sized fluid drain pan. (a suitable drain pan will be one that will hold at least 1 1/2 gal of fluid, be shallow enough to fit under vehicle, and to excede in size the shape of the transmission pan) place jack stands under your vehicle. remove transmission pan bolts. what i do is take out all of the bolts except 3 or 4 (one in each corner of the pan as to not bend the pan in any way when removing fluid) as you loosten the remaining 3 or 4 bolts fluid will start to ease its way out through the pan and transmission. this is normal and is necessary to drain the fluid. (NOTE: SOMETIMES PAN HAS BEEN GLUED INTO PLACE. YOU MIGHT NEED A PUTTY KNIFE OR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO SEPERATE THE PAN FROM THE TRANNY) ONCE PAN IS REMOVED U'LL SEE TYHE FILTER ATTATCHED TO THE TRANNY FROM UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. THERE SHOULD BE TWO BOLTS HOLDING THIS IN PLACE, OR SOMETIMES THERE PRESSED INTO PLACE. IF PRESSED, REMOVE THE STABELIZER BRACKET BOLT AND TWIST THE FILTER BACK AND FORTH , PULLING AT THE SAME TIME UNTIL FILTER IS OFF.) the next step is most important. remove old filter from pan and underside of tramsmission. you want that pan to look brand new. never install new gasket to a pan that has pieces of the old gasket still attatched to the pan or trann. they will leak everytime! the best way to remove this old gasket is to use a wire hand brush or wire wheel. degrease the pan as to not have any contaminents going back into ur transmission. install in reverse.|||Remove the pan and filter and replace filter and new fluid, it's messy but you can do it.
You may also want to buy a new modulator valve|||get a big drain pan, jack up the car and loosen the pan bolts, let it drain down some, then rempve the rest of the bolts, take the pan off, clean it out, take the filter off and change it, put a new gasket on the pan and install the pan., let the car down , put in new tranny oil up to about the full mark, start your car(dont race the engine, just let it idle), go through all the gears, leave it running and fill the tranny and leave it down about a pint, take it for a drive, bring it back, park on a level surface, leave it running and fill it to the full mark.
You may also want to buy a new modulator valve|||get a big drain pan, jack up the car and loosen the pan bolts, let it drain down some, then rempve the rest of the bolts, take the pan off, clean it out, take the filter off and change it, put a new gasket on the pan and install the pan., let the car down , put in new tranny oil up to about the full mark, start your car(dont race the engine, just let it idle), go through all the gears, leave it running and fill the tranny and leave it down about a pint, take it for a drive, bring it back, park on a level surface, leave it running and fill it to the full mark.
Why is my transmission popping out of gear?
I've recently been having problems with my jeep popping out of 1st and 3rd gear. I know that this is a syncro problem or something inside the transmission. But yesterday I was driving to work and my jeep popped out of gear but it was different since the shifter didn't actually pop out. I'm not sure if it's a problem inside the transfer case since as soon as it pops out now the speedometer speeds way up until i let off the gas and let it pop back in. I've already bought a rebuilt transmission to put in but am wondering if I'll need to also replace the transfer case. I know this is confusing but any help is appreciated!|||I THINK IT IS JUST YOUR SYNCHRONIZERS THEY ARE WHAT ALLOWS IT TO GO BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS AND IT IS COMMON FOR THEM TO GO OUT !!! I WOULD TRY THAT BEFORE YOU SPEND A TON OF MONEY ON A TRANSFER CASE!!! I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!!|||I would say most likely yes defintly replace case, or at least see if something has been striped or may be worn down.|||Sounds like it is stripped. I remember it happened to my uncle years ago. You need to get it fixed.
What engine and transmission could I fit into my 1987 porsche 924s?
Looking at replacing the engine and transmission of my 924S and hoping to upgrade in the process. I know that with a little modification a ls1 v8 will fit, but I'm hoping to stick with a powerful 4-cylinder and a manumatic transmission.|||A 924S engine and transmission. Why mess with a good thing? You want to put poorly engineered American iron in there? German engineering is one of the finest in the world. You can add a performance clutch, a K%26amp;N intake, maybe bigger injectors. Keep in mind, European cars are not designed/engineered to be blasting from 0-60 in no time, well the 930 turbo made the exception, they are designed to drive constantly at triple-digit speeds. Also, a tiptronic will take a lot of work, since its electronically controlled, get used to the third pedal, you will be happier.|||A small block Ford with aluminum heads and water pump is one to the smallest lightest motors made. With a stroker crank you can have up to 352 cid with a stock block. Above 600 hp and very streetable. Add a AODE with a aftermarket controller and tap up and tap down to shift. What more could you want?
Does your car transmission need to be rebuilt if you have a chirping noise coming from the torque converter?
I recently discovered that there was a chirping noise coming from my car. The gears are shifting fine with no sluggishness. I thought it was my belts but that wasn't the case. The car was taken to a transmission shop by my local mechanic. They said it was the torque converter and it would have to be replaced and the transmission would have to be rebuilt because of metal pieces being passed on to the trans(repair cost $2,000 to 2,200). That was determined only by sitting on a rack with nothing else done. I went for a second opinion by taking it to another trans shop. He stated that the torque converter needs to be replaced but the trans does not need to be replaced(repair cost $500). He highly doubts that metal pieces were passed on because all the gears are shifting fine.|||If your torque converter is making noise,it is making metal!
A chirping noise,if it really is coming from inside the converter,would indicate metal to metal contact between internal components within the converter.In this case,simply replacing the converter would be chancy.
Removal and inspection of the trans pan would tell a lot.
There is a magnet in most transmission pans that traps metal contamination.
I suppose if the inside of the pan and the magnet were spotless clean,it may be worth trying a converter,but remember,metal contamination is the number one cause for repeat repairs to transmissions.
I would make certain that the noise is not caused by somthing rubbing the flex plate before jumping into a trans repair.
Have any repairs been made in that area lately that may have caused a rubbing situation,such as a starter replacement,or engine or trans removal?
Also,depending on the age and milage of your car,maybe a good used transmission assy would be an option.
If you do have metal contamination,make certain that whoever makes the repair has a way to flush your transmission cooler,so that you do not contaminate your repaired or replacement transmission with metal from this failure.
Best of luck to you.|||On your vehicle you can replace the torque converter only. The problem that can occur during replacement is when they pull the transmission for repair and see that it may need something else. Sometimes a transmission hydraulic pump can cause a noise problem as well. Best of luck!
A chirping noise,if it really is coming from inside the converter,would indicate metal to metal contact between internal components within the converter.In this case,simply replacing the converter would be chancy.
Removal and inspection of the trans pan would tell a lot.
There is a magnet in most transmission pans that traps metal contamination.
I suppose if the inside of the pan and the magnet were spotless clean,it may be worth trying a converter,but remember,metal contamination is the number one cause for repeat repairs to transmissions.
I would make certain that the noise is not caused by somthing rubbing the flex plate before jumping into a trans repair.
Have any repairs been made in that area lately that may have caused a rubbing situation,such as a starter replacement,or engine or trans removal?
Also,depending on the age and milage of your car,maybe a good used transmission assy would be an option.
If you do have metal contamination,make certain that whoever makes the repair has a way to flush your transmission cooler,so that you do not contaminate your repaired or replacement transmission with metal from this failure.
Best of luck to you.|||On your vehicle you can replace the torque converter only. The problem that can occur during replacement is when they pull the transmission for repair and see that it may need something else. Sometimes a transmission hydraulic pump can cause a noise problem as well. Best of luck!
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick located on a 1995 Mitsubishi Expo?
I am having a tough time finding the transmission dipstick on a 1995 Mitsubishi expo 2.4 liter with an automatic transmission. Any ideas?|||You should be able to see it in the front of the transmission. It is not the typical dipstick however.
Look for a rubber looking item looks like a round ball about 1" tall.|||It's near the front, and it looks like a round ball, make sure you check the fluid level with the engine running. If you smell a almond type burning smell, try not to drive until you change the fluid.
Look for a rubber looking item looks like a round ball about 1" tall.|||It's near the front, and it looks like a round ball, make sure you check the fluid level with the engine running. If you smell a almond type burning smell, try not to drive until you change the fluid.
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How long to change a transmission in a 94 Civic?
I have a 94 Civic with a 5 speed manual that I am starting to hear what sounds like failing release bearing sounds. Being that you have to basically split the transmission in half to change that stupid bearing, I don't know if it would be worth doing to my transmission that has 190000 miles on it. If I could find another good transmission, how long do you think it would take a good mechanic to change it?|||Actually, you do not have to take the transmission apart to change the release bearing. Just simply remove the transmission and it's there. I would also recommend changing the clutch, check the engine rear main seal, and front transmission seal while you're there. You would need to do these if you change the transmission anyway.|||less than an hour and a half if they lift the car up. For my 92 civic CX wen i changed the clutch they had to drop the tranny and if your just swaping trannys then its the same job without playing with the clutch n flywheel|||You do NOT split the case to replace a release bearing. Who ever told you that, they LIED! The release bearing is at the clutch disc. i can do one in about 4 hours.|||it depends
What is a transmission rain sensor and how much does it cost to replace?
My car has been having trouble and we were just told by a place it was the transmission rain sensor and that they can't replace it where they are. I can't find anything online about a transmission rain sensor or what it does/the cost to replace.
The car is a 1996 Ford Contour.|||I am not sure if you misspelled it but it is called a range sensor and this is an input for the PCM (powertrain module) to tell it what range the transmission is in! for a 96' contour the part is about $80.00 and about 1 hour labor to install! :)|||I just wanted to say that cost including the part and labor was $150! Much better than I thought it was going to be. Thanks for everyones help! Wanted to leave this for anyone else looking.
|||You mean transmission RANGE sensor.
No wonder you can't find where this is. Basically, it tells the engine computer which gear the vehicle is in as the transmission is electronically controlled in that Contour.
The car is a 1996 Ford Contour.|||I am not sure if you misspelled it but it is called a range sensor and this is an input for the PCM (powertrain module) to tell it what range the transmission is in! for a 96' contour the part is about $80.00 and about 1 hour labor to install! :)|||I just wanted to say that cost including the part and labor was $150! Much better than I thought it was going to be. Thanks for everyones help! Wanted to leave this for anyone else looking.
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|||You mean transmission RANGE sensor.
No wonder you can't find where this is. Basically, it tells the engine computer which gear the vehicle is in as the transmission is electronically controlled in that Contour.
What does a transmission relay switch do?
I put in a transmission from a Dodge Stratus into my Chrysler Cirrus and my mechanic crossed some wires and burnt the starter. I got a new starter and it started again, but the radiator fan keeps running really hard and the alternator light is on now. The transmission doesn't go into gear, and when it does it just goes into gear and back out in a matter of 3 seconds. We're going to check if the alternator is bad, but I need some other suggestions on what might be wrong, and if the relay switch or TCM might need to be changed. I need a lot of help on this one. Thanks.|||You better look real close at where those wires burnt,you will
probaly find more damage. Next thing check and make sure no wires got pinched between trans. and engine.It's a common thing and happens to a lot of people. Should fix all
of your problems when find the short....
probaly find more damage. Next thing check and make sure no wires got pinched between trans. and engine.It's a common thing and happens to a lot of people. Should fix all
of your problems when find the short....
How do you service the transmission on a 2000 Nissan Sentra?
I've read that a transmission flush is not necessary, but changing out the filter is. My transmission fluid looks pretty dirty. I haven't had any transmission service completed since I got the car in 2000. Is changing the filter just as easy at changing an air filter or is it more involved?|||If you tranny pan has a drain plug, drain the fluid, and refill the tranny. Measure what you took out and put that amount in.
Drive it a few hundred miles and do it again. This will get new fluid into the tranny and torque converter.
The filter is just a screen, and I doubt it is clogged or dirty. The pan must be removed if you want to clean it.
Drive it a few hundred miles and do it again. This will get new fluid into the tranny and torque converter.
The filter is just a screen, and I doubt it is clogged or dirty. The pan must be removed if you want to clean it.
How does the transmission hook up to the engine in an ariel atom?
The easy part is understanding how the engine gives power to the wheels, its basically like the front tires of a FWD car on the back. But, when you think about where the transmission and gearbox is, its on the wrong side.
I thought and thought about it and searched and cant find anything. Is the engine backwards? No, then you would drive in reverse and thats not fast. Can you switch the transmission around? I dont know.
Please help, planning to build something similar to it|||I would assume transaxle.
I thought and thought about it and searched and cant find anything. Is the engine backwards? No, then you would drive in reverse and thats not fast. Can you switch the transmission around? I dont know.
Please help, planning to build something similar to it|||I would assume transaxle.
What kind of transmission does an 85 ford ranger have?
I have a transmission from a 1990 mustang 2.3 that i believe is an A4LD. Is this the correct transmission for a 1985 ford ranger? Direct swap?|||What kind of transmission does an 85 ford ranger have? It has an 85 ford ranger transmission.|||It should swap over fine. The A4LD was used in the ranger from 1985 until 1995.
Note: It's a very good idea to replace the front pump seal and stake the new one in place - other than that, you should be good to go.
Note: It's a very good idea to replace the front pump seal and stake the new one in place - other than that, you should be good to go.
What's the difference between contact transmission and vehicle transmission?
I am currently in a nursing program. I know that contact transmission is having direct contact with an infected host, and vehicle transmission is becoming infected through a source of food, milk, water, etc. My question is if a mother infected with AIDS breastfeeds her baby, what kind of transmission would that be?? Contact or vehicle??|||Theoretically it's only vehicle transmission. This is really a trick question, but what gives it away is that the fetus from the time of conception is fed through the umbilical chord. Many might think it might also be both, but that's a close second. Please think this one through completely as it's really the type of question where you can debate both answers correctly. Good luck and God Bless|||It's neither of these. Transmission from mother-to-child is called 'vertical transmission'. It can include transmission through the placenta (prenatal), during labour (perinatal), or through breastmilk (postnatal).
How often should I do transmission maintenance on 2007 camry V6?
I figured out 2007 Camry V6 came with different auto-transmission from that of 2006 model. First of all, I was not able to locate the stick dip to check transmission fluid. So should I change the transmission fluid every 30K miles?
Thanks.|||wait until 50,000 and you should be fine.
Thanks.|||wait until 50,000 and you should be fine.
What kind of transmission maintance should i do for my car?
i have a '97 for explorer with 148000 miles. the car runs fine but i want to know what kind of maintance i should do to it to keep it in good shape. I regularly do oil changes but what about the transmission? what should i do in order to keep my transmission running fine?|||just keep the right fluid levels in it.Lucas makes an additive thats good, i wouldnt put anything else in my truck. and with a tranny with that many miles, getting it flushed can actually cause problems believe it or not.|||Just make sure the oil level is enough for manual. if auto, change the oil at intervals noted in your manual and filter. This will make your transmission work smoothly.|||The idea that changing fluid in a high mileage transmission will damage it is a myth. Removing the pan and replacing the filter only replaces about 5 quarts of fluid, in effect only diluting the oxidized fluid. The filter is only designed to catch large debris, and does not need to be replaced as a maintenance item. If the filter is plugged, the transmission has already failed. The best way to change all of the fluid and prolong life is with a tranfusion type machine which is connected in series at a cooler line. The old fluid is removed at the same time new fluid is added.
Find someone in your area who uses a BG trans flush system. It involved a cleaner that is added to the transmission first that removes the varnish accumulated because of oxidized fluid. Then 16 quarts of fluid runs thru the trans, replacing all of the old fluid. The final step in a conditioner that is added that conditions seals and raises the boiling point of the fluid. BG carries a warranty that can actually extend your factory warranty, and covers any transmission failures caused by their chemicals or the service performed. BG flushing chemicals and machines are the most widely used transmission flushing systems used in dealerships. They would not use them if they didn't work. Check your area for pricing. In our area, the Dodge dealership charges $150, the Chevrolet dealer charges $120 as does a local tire shop. We do the service for $90 tax included. All of my vehicles have close to 200,000 miles on them, and are maintained in this way. I have many customers whose vehicles have 300,000 and even 400,000 miles on them. I have never seen a transmission failure caused by flushing it. Ever.|||Mathew is correct. It is possible that the only reason your transmission still shifts normally is that the worn material from the bands and clutches is in suspension in your trans fluid. If you drain it all out and put nice new slippery fluid in it, the trans may slip like crazy. What you could do, is to drop the pan and save the fluid, and change the filter. A plugged filter will cause serious problems. If the fluid you drain smells burnt or is very dark, add fresh fluid. There will still be plenty of fluid in the torque convertor and lines to offset the new fluid added.
Like 8 quarts vs the 4 you will add.|||Drain and refill the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles according to many car manufacturer's maintenance schedules (transmission "flush"). Your owner's manual tells you that. Every 150,000 miles, the transmission filter should be replaced (if not sooner according to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule). That requires the transmission pan to be removed, whereas a transmission oil change can be done by using a flush machine hooked up to the transmission's oil coolant lines that run to the radiator.|||If you've never changed the trans fluid, then don't. Once you open that up, it will lead to a world of problems. And why would you open it up if everything has been fine. You know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.|||if its an automatic .. tranny flush and new filter. you can have it done at most oil change places. its a little pricey but well worth it. it will also prolong the life of the torqe converter.|||Get a transmission flush. This is something you would want to have done at an automotive shop. Call around for the best prices, as some places charge upwards of $200 and some as low as $110. Make sure they use Mercon transmission fluid and have them change your transmission filter if you have the money.
Find someone in your area who uses a BG trans flush system. It involved a cleaner that is added to the transmission first that removes the varnish accumulated because of oxidized fluid. Then 16 quarts of fluid runs thru the trans, replacing all of the old fluid. The final step in a conditioner that is added that conditions seals and raises the boiling point of the fluid. BG carries a warranty that can actually extend your factory warranty, and covers any transmission failures caused by their chemicals or the service performed. BG flushing chemicals and machines are the most widely used transmission flushing systems used in dealerships. They would not use them if they didn't work. Check your area for pricing. In our area, the Dodge dealership charges $150, the Chevrolet dealer charges $120 as does a local tire shop. We do the service for $90 tax included. All of my vehicles have close to 200,000 miles on them, and are maintained in this way. I have many customers whose vehicles have 300,000 and even 400,000 miles on them. I have never seen a transmission failure caused by flushing it. Ever.|||Mathew is correct. It is possible that the only reason your transmission still shifts normally is that the worn material from the bands and clutches is in suspension in your trans fluid. If you drain it all out and put nice new slippery fluid in it, the trans may slip like crazy. What you could do, is to drop the pan and save the fluid, and change the filter. A plugged filter will cause serious problems. If the fluid you drain smells burnt or is very dark, add fresh fluid. There will still be plenty of fluid in the torque convertor and lines to offset the new fluid added.
Like 8 quarts vs the 4 you will add.|||Drain and refill the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles according to many car manufacturer's maintenance schedules (transmission "flush"). Your owner's manual tells you that. Every 150,000 miles, the transmission filter should be replaced (if not sooner according to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule). That requires the transmission pan to be removed, whereas a transmission oil change can be done by using a flush machine hooked up to the transmission's oil coolant lines that run to the radiator.|||If you've never changed the trans fluid, then don't. Once you open that up, it will lead to a world of problems. And why would you open it up if everything has been fine. You know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.|||if its an automatic .. tranny flush and new filter. you can have it done at most oil change places. its a little pricey but well worth it. it will also prolong the life of the torqe converter.|||Get a transmission flush. This is something you would want to have done at an automotive shop. Call around for the best prices, as some places charge upwards of $200 and some as low as $110. Make sure they use Mercon transmission fluid and have them change your transmission filter if you have the money.
How does an auto transmission's hydraulic pump work?
I am converting an SUV to electric motor powered. When the transmission needs to shift I can cut the power to the motor, "disengaging" it from the transmission. Additionally, the motor doesn't idle, so I have no way to keep hydraulic pressure in the transmission at a standstill. I want to remove the torque converter and power the hydraulic pump externally. Is this possible, or can I use an external pump?|||The way an automobile engine with a automatic transmission works is essentially a hydrostatic hydraulic system. If you have for example, a 200 hp engine the engines output is connected to the automatic's transmission hydraulic pump. So that pump is actually consuming all the energy of that engine and the hydraulic flow is directed to the torque converter and gears to give motive power.
You could bypass the transmissions built in hydraulic pump, but it is difficult and a waste of a good pump. A better solution might be to keep the excellent efficient pump that is built into the transmission and come up with a diverter of the hydraulic flow so that when you don't need the flow it just loops around in a flow circuit.
This is similar to a power steering pump which doesn't consume power when it is on, but the moment you turn the wheel a hydraulic valve is opened and the hydraulic fluid is allowed to flow into a cylinder and turn the car wheels in the direction you point to
So if you can get a diagram of your SUV's automatic transmissions hydraulic circuitry, you can buy a hydraulic valve in between the hydraulic pump and the torque convertor. So when you don't want the transmission to add to the drag, just divert the flow away from the converter and loop it back to the pump.
You could bypass the transmissions built in hydraulic pump, but it is difficult and a waste of a good pump. A better solution might be to keep the excellent efficient pump that is built into the transmission and come up with a diverter of the hydraulic flow so that when you don't need the flow it just loops around in a flow circuit.
This is similar to a power steering pump which doesn't consume power when it is on, but the moment you turn the wheel a hydraulic valve is opened and the hydraulic fluid is allowed to flow into a cylinder and turn the car wheels in the direction you point to
So if you can get a diagram of your SUV's automatic transmissions hydraulic circuitry, you can buy a hydraulic valve in between the hydraulic pump and the torque convertor. So when you don't want the transmission to add to the drag, just divert the flow away from the converter and loop it back to the pump.
Is a transmission replacement always necessary?
My van has definite transmission problems; it can only be driven a short distance before the transmission begins to slip, and then it won't move any further.
Now, my understanding of a transmission is that it has many moving parts inside. Is it possible to simply open the transmission, find the part(s) that are failing, and replace them, instead of replacing the entire transmission? There must be a reason why nobody does this; what is it?|||There are many reasons for trans to stop working correctly. Many times, it is because the fluid qualities have died losing the proper coefficient of friction. Sometimes it is because clutch particles have floated into the valve body and need to be washed out. Sometimes it is because the the bands need to be adjusted. Sometimes it is because the trans has bad solenoid valves (electronic on later model transmissions). YOU NEED TO GET MORE SPECIFIC HERE. What van, made by who of what year and how many gears, What country of origin and mileage!! THere is NO universal trans fluid. Each car-maker has a different type depending on what country it comes from and who made the thing! GOOD LUCK!!|||Replacement is the best way to go .. it will save your time and your additional money
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Now, my understanding of a transmission is that it has many moving parts inside. Is it possible to simply open the transmission, find the part(s) that are failing, and replace them, instead of replacing the entire transmission? There must be a reason why nobody does this; what is it?|||There are many reasons for trans to stop working correctly. Many times, it is because the fluid qualities have died losing the proper coefficient of friction. Sometimes it is because clutch particles have floated into the valve body and need to be washed out. Sometimes it is because the the bands need to be adjusted. Sometimes it is because the trans has bad solenoid valves (electronic on later model transmissions). YOU NEED TO GET MORE SPECIFIC HERE. What van, made by who of what year and how many gears, What country of origin and mileage!! THere is NO universal trans fluid. Each car-maker has a different type depending on what country it comes from and who made the thing! GOOD LUCK!!|||Replacement is the best way to go .. it will save your time and your additional money
Great price and best warranty support for 2 years or 30000 miles
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|||Honestly a replacement is the best way to go, because if you fix one problem, put in the same transmission another might occur..|||It's faster then waiting to have the transmission rebuild. Saving you time because it'll cost the same if not more..
I just had the transmission fluid changed and oil changed and there is a wierd burning smell. Why?
I just had my 60K maintanance with an oil change and my transmission fluid changed and their was a wierd burnt smell after I got done driving my car. Why is this? Could the mechanic have used the wrong transmission fluid? Or, is it normal for new transmission fluid to smell?|||MIGHT HAVE SPILLED SOME ON THE EXHAUST! CK FOR ANY LEAKS AFTER DRIVING AWHILE.********* TAKE IT BACK AND HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT!!!|||When they changed the fluid they probably spilled fluid on the engine and exhayst manifolds. Check for leaks, if none wash engine off when cold with hot water mixed with a little dish detergent. and hose off.|||maybe the mechanic spilled some oil on the engine or exhaust pipes and it it just burning off if the smell persists have it checked|||Probably spilled tranny fluid on the exhaust
How to change the transmission fluid in a 2000 jetta gls?
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I have a 2000 VW jetta gls. This vehicle has an automatic transmission. Currently, it has 103,000 miles. I would like to change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to prevent future damge to the transmission. For this reason, I have a few questions. First, what kind of ATF do I need? Second, what specialized tools are required? Third, can anyone provide me with a good protocol to accomplish this task? Thank you|||The late model VW automatic transmissions have a special proceedure to add fluid to the transmission to refill it once it has been drained. This is the reason that the VW has a "lifetime" automatic transmission fluid.
You cannot just drain and refill the transmission; the transmissions use a Volkswagen only supplied fluid for starters; the proceedure requires usage of the VAG diagnostic scanner, running the engine until a certain temp is reached then having the transmission suck the fluid in.
The proceedure takes about an hour or so to do, depending on the air temperature and the temp of the engine. You have to do the proceedure with the tool as defined by the factory or you can blow the seals in the transmission. Its important that only someone who is familiar with the proceedure do it.
I think its a good idea to change the fluid given the miles that you have on the vehicle; take it to a dealership or a VW specialist who is likely to have the correct diagnostic tool/software to complete the task. The fluid isn't cheap either, so don't surprised at the cost; I think the fluid alone costs more than 80.00 or more now (i've been away from the VW dealership since December of 2005).
Hope this helps, a car nut.|||some do have special tools check with pep boys checkers auto parts and they can pull it up on the computers or you could do the same.
I have a 2000 VW jetta gls. This vehicle has an automatic transmission. Currently, it has 103,000 miles. I would like to change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to prevent future damge to the transmission. For this reason, I have a few questions. First, what kind of ATF do I need? Second, what specialized tools are required? Third, can anyone provide me with a good protocol to accomplish this task? Thank you|||The late model VW automatic transmissions have a special proceedure to add fluid to the transmission to refill it once it has been drained. This is the reason that the VW has a "lifetime" automatic transmission fluid.
You cannot just drain and refill the transmission; the transmissions use a Volkswagen only supplied fluid for starters; the proceedure requires usage of the VAG diagnostic scanner, running the engine until a certain temp is reached then having the transmission suck the fluid in.
The proceedure takes about an hour or so to do, depending on the air temperature and the temp of the engine. You have to do the proceedure with the tool as defined by the factory or you can blow the seals in the transmission. Its important that only someone who is familiar with the proceedure do it.
I think its a good idea to change the fluid given the miles that you have on the vehicle; take it to a dealership or a VW specialist who is likely to have the correct diagnostic tool/software to complete the task. The fluid isn't cheap either, so don't surprised at the cost; I think the fluid alone costs more than 80.00 or more now (i've been away from the VW dealership since December of 2005).
Hope this helps, a car nut.|||some do have special tools check with pep boys checkers auto parts and they can pull it up on the computers or you could do the same.
How can you check or add transmission fluid into Ford Explorer?
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer. The transmission is keep slipping ever since I had new transmission fluid put into my 60,000 mile transmission from a mechanic, ever since then it kept slipping and making strange humming noise when I slow down, any advice on how I can add or check how much fluid is left in there, because there is not a transmission dipstick under the hood, Thanks!|||02 and newer 4 door Explorers have no dipstick. They have a plug on the bottom of the tranny pan that, when removed, and with the tranny fluid at the correct temperature, is expected to just drip fluid when it's at the right level... it gets rather complex, so it's better to have a professional check for you.|||Nothings ever simple anymore, go to this site, it will explain the entire procedure, once you see what is involved, you will probably want to take it somewhere to have it checked/serviced.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs鈥?/a>|||Take it to a transmission shop or the local Ford dealer. Without the proper tools its almost impossible to put the proper amount of fluid back in when servicing.|||Every automatic car has a dipstick for the transmission fluid unless its manual. is it manual? need more details on this.|||it has either a dipstick up top or a check plug in the pan. check it running , hot and in park.|||Take it back to where you had the work done, and demand they fix it or refund you.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs鈥?/a>|||Take it to a transmission shop or the local Ford dealer. Without the proper tools its almost impossible to put the proper amount of fluid back in when servicing.|||Every automatic car has a dipstick for the transmission fluid unless its manual. is it manual? need more details on this.|||it has either a dipstick up top or a check plug in the pan. check it running , hot and in park.|||Take it back to where you had the work done, and demand they fix it or refund you.
Can I use a Transmission coolor in a radiator for a oil cooler?
I am replacing my 1988 Honda CRX SI 1.6 Manual Transmission's radiator with a automatic radiator. Can I use the built in transmission coolor for a oil cooler since there is no need for it on a manual? It has rubber hose nipples unlike the normal threaded transmission lines on most radiators. Everything fits, I just didn't know if the pressures are different or oil isn't compatible with that cooler because of the thickness or something. Will it work? Thanks in advance!|||yes, you could but i would not advise it. you can get a seperate cooler for oil and mount it in front of the radiator which is better than an intergrated cool because the heat exchange is better. motor oil additives break down due to combustion and extremely high tempertures. Trany fluid additive last longer because it is not exposed to combustion.|||I can't say that I've every heard that before. Most people will just add an after market oil cooler and be done with it.
I think that is the way to go. You should be able to get a manual transmission radiator and save some money there.
You really don't want the cooler to spring a leak and start mixing water and coolant in to the oil. It could tear up an engine quick.|||You could, but it would not be worth the hassle. The biggest thing is that the lines on the oil cooler kit will be a larger diameter than the fittings on the radiator. Yes you can get adapters, but then you are slowing the flow rate of the oil. Also, trans fluid does not require the same amount of cooling as engine oil would. The temp. difference you will achieve just simply is not worth the hassle either. Plus, if the trans/oil cooler fails you will have oil and antifreeze mixing = BAD!!!
But YES it will work, but is it really worth the hassle? Probably not.|||good question. I would think that engine oil pressure would be higher than the pressure coming in from the trans cooler lines. Seems like a good idea if only you knew it wouldn't leak or burst inside the radiator.
I think that is the way to go. You should be able to get a manual transmission radiator and save some money there.
You really don't want the cooler to spring a leak and start mixing water and coolant in to the oil. It could tear up an engine quick.|||You could, but it would not be worth the hassle. The biggest thing is that the lines on the oil cooler kit will be a larger diameter than the fittings on the radiator. Yes you can get adapters, but then you are slowing the flow rate of the oil. Also, trans fluid does not require the same amount of cooling as engine oil would. The temp. difference you will achieve just simply is not worth the hassle either. Plus, if the trans/oil cooler fails you will have oil and antifreeze mixing = BAD!!!
But YES it will work, but is it really worth the hassle? Probably not.|||good question. I would think that engine oil pressure would be higher than the pressure coming in from the trans cooler lines. Seems like a good idea if only you knew it wouldn't leak or burst inside the radiator.
Is a manual transmission better than an automatic on a 1987 VW Vanagon and why?
I have heard that the biggest advantage to a manual over an automatic transmission is that when an automatic breaks, the transmission is very expensive to replace. I'm looking into buying a vanagon and one I'm interested in is an automatic with a rebuilt transmission and engine. Is there a reason I should be looking for a manual instead? I know it may get slightly worse gas mileage, but tell me how much worse. Thanks.|||On the waterboxer engined Vanagons the largest problem is the engine; its true the automatic transmission is not as reliable as some other vehicles, but its ok. The three speed automatic downshifts quickly enough, but with only some 90 BHP, they just don't accelerate very fast. The standard transmission makes the most use of the available horsepower (what little there is). The four speed manual also has fairly wide spacing of gear ratios, but that's ok, you spend a lot of time in the hills driving in third gear; in the automatic version, you'd be over reving in second gear (manual over ride) or shifting back and forth between second gear and direct drive (3rd gear).
Drive the automatic in hilly areas at highway speeds to see if you can live with its very limited performance. Expect that 0 - 60 mph will be close to 20 seconds with an automatic, maybe 17 seconds with a stick (driven at the limits in the gears); this is very slow--even the 2004 Chevy Aveo with an automatic was about 11 seconds or so... you'll need the manual transmission to shift often to a lower gear to get it rolling along...
My largest reservation on the vehicle isn't the transmission: the waterboxer motor on the Vanagon has been known to overheat frequently, blow head gaskets and crack heads. Parts are getting harder to come by (especially good heads that are aren't cracked or heavily pitted), and the cooling system has be in top shape to prevent overheating of the motor. Bleeding the cooling system is a majour pain in the rear, but if you don't do it right, the engine will develop an air pocket and overheat for sure....
I would suggest either an air cooled Vanagon or the later Eurovans; the early Eurovans aren't much more powerful, but have a lot more torque at a lower rpm than the waterboxer Vanagon motors so that they aren't as sluggish in acceleration. On a Eurovan, get the automatic, the manual transmission was only offered for a couple of years and parts are extremely expensive for it.
Hope this helps, a car nut.|||The mileage isn't the problem as much as the performance. With newer cars that offer both manual and automatic, the number of gears in each is usually the same, but that is not the case on those old Vanagons. The automatic is only a three speed, but the manuals were either four or five (not sure what year they changed), so you have more ratios with the stick.
You need every one of them in that van, those are slow no matter what.
So - stick is better, but if you have driven it and can live with the performance, go for it. You can't be too picky when looking at a car that's over 20 years old|||Not only is the automatic the most likely thing to break that is expensive, but the torque converter always slips a little, the brakes have to work harder, the starter gets more work out in cold weather, and you don't get as much control on slippery roads.
Only get an automatic if the deal is too good to pass up.
Otherwise it is not worth it.
Mileage with about 10% worse.
Brakes wear out about 15% faster.
Engines wear out about 10% sooner because they rev more to get the same speed.
Batteries and starters wear out 20% sooner if you are in a cold climate.
Drive the automatic in hilly areas at highway speeds to see if you can live with its very limited performance. Expect that 0 - 60 mph will be close to 20 seconds with an automatic, maybe 17 seconds with a stick (driven at the limits in the gears); this is very slow--even the 2004 Chevy Aveo with an automatic was about 11 seconds or so... you'll need the manual transmission to shift often to a lower gear to get it rolling along...
My largest reservation on the vehicle isn't the transmission: the waterboxer motor on the Vanagon has been known to overheat frequently, blow head gaskets and crack heads. Parts are getting harder to come by (especially good heads that are aren't cracked or heavily pitted), and the cooling system has be in top shape to prevent overheating of the motor. Bleeding the cooling system is a majour pain in the rear, but if you don't do it right, the engine will develop an air pocket and overheat for sure....
I would suggest either an air cooled Vanagon or the later Eurovans; the early Eurovans aren't much more powerful, but have a lot more torque at a lower rpm than the waterboxer Vanagon motors so that they aren't as sluggish in acceleration. On a Eurovan, get the automatic, the manual transmission was only offered for a couple of years and parts are extremely expensive for it.
Hope this helps, a car nut.|||The mileage isn't the problem as much as the performance. With newer cars that offer both manual and automatic, the number of gears in each is usually the same, but that is not the case on those old Vanagons. The automatic is only a three speed, but the manuals were either four or five (not sure what year they changed), so you have more ratios with the stick.
You need every one of them in that van, those are slow no matter what.
So - stick is better, but if you have driven it and can live with the performance, go for it. You can't be too picky when looking at a car that's over 20 years old|||Not only is the automatic the most likely thing to break that is expensive, but the torque converter always slips a little, the brakes have to work harder, the starter gets more work out in cold weather, and you don't get as much control on slippery roads.
Only get an automatic if the deal is too good to pass up.
Otherwise it is not worth it.
Mileage with about 10% worse.
Brakes wear out about 15% faster.
Engines wear out about 10% sooner because they rev more to get the same speed.
Batteries and starters wear out 20% sooner if you are in a cold climate.
Can you put automatic transmission fluid in a standard transmission car?
At the only store I had access to at the time, automatic transmission fluid was the only available supplement I could find to fill up the empty reservoir in my standard transmission car. Does anyone know if this fluid will suffice until I can get standard transmission fluid, or will it ruin my car?|||The clutch reservior beside the brake master cylinder uses brake fluid to operate. You need to have the clutch system bled and the transmission fluid removed as soon as possible, if this is what you have done.|||No you can't and that empty reservoir is probably for brake fluid.|||WHAT reservoir?? Dude, you put transmission fluid into something other than your transmission....
Every standard trans I have ever seen is filled by removing a fill plug on the SIDE of the transmission itself, and NO you cannot substitute gear lubricant with transmission fluid.|||I think that the others say it best.
A manual tranny will not have a reservoir.
Power steering, brakes and hydraulic clutches all do have reservoirs as well as the reservoirs for coolant and washer fluid.
Better have a mechanic get it out of there wherever it is and rectify the situation before you have a failure!
Reminds me of when my daughter called me and wanted to know where the oil fill cap was - turns out she was looking next to the gas tank cap......|||You didn't specify the year, make and model. It depends. Some manual transmissions use 5W30 ENGINE OIL. Others actually USE Dexron AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. To be quite honest, I don't know of too many vehicles equipped with manual transmissions that use MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. If you are referring to your CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. IT TAKES DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID!!!! If you've already topped it up with the wrong fluid, YOU'VE RUINED YOUR CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM!!!! Sorry, but I hope you didn't.|||What kind of car? and I can answer this. if you mean the clutch reservoir the little one next to the brake fluid just use dot3 brake for clutch fluid.
Every standard trans I have ever seen is filled by removing a fill plug on the SIDE of the transmission itself, and NO you cannot substitute gear lubricant with transmission fluid.|||I think that the others say it best.
A manual tranny will not have a reservoir.
Power steering, brakes and hydraulic clutches all do have reservoirs as well as the reservoirs for coolant and washer fluid.
Better have a mechanic get it out of there wherever it is and rectify the situation before you have a failure!
Reminds me of when my daughter called me and wanted to know where the oil fill cap was - turns out she was looking next to the gas tank cap......|||You didn't specify the year, make and model. It depends. Some manual transmissions use 5W30 ENGINE OIL. Others actually USE Dexron AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. To be quite honest, I don't know of too many vehicles equipped with manual transmissions that use MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. If you are referring to your CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. IT TAKES DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID!!!! If you've already topped it up with the wrong fluid, YOU'VE RUINED YOUR CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM!!!! Sorry, but I hope you didn't.|||What kind of car? and I can answer this. if you mean the clutch reservoir the little one next to the brake fluid just use dot3 brake for clutch fluid.
How do you tune an automatic transmission?
There are two cars. Both have automatic transmission. One has very good gas mileage. The transmission shifts gears when the engine reaches 1800 RPM, and when it does, you can't feel it. It rides very smoothly. The other car eats lots of gas. Its engine runs up to 2800 RPM before shifting gears, and when it shifts, the car jerks forward. It's not a pleasant feeling to drive this vehicle.
Is it possible to adjust the transmission on the second car to make the car more economic? I think the reason it eats so much gas is because most of the time its engine is running very fast. For example, when you drive 40 MPH, it's running at 2600RPM. There's a lot of power in this car, and I think it's just being wasted by the poor transmission. Is there anything that can be done about this?
And if yes, how? Do you have to take the transmission apart to fix this problem or what do you do?|||there are more possible answers to this question than engine and transmission combinations. So you really need to specify year make model engine and transmission for both to get any real answer. that being said transmission shift points are controlled in the valve body by either mechanical, electrical or eletro-mechanical means depending on your specific transmission. also you would need to know whether the transmission has been modified (shift kit in valve body).
add more detail and I will add info on changing for your specific car's.
Added comments:
I would start with a transmission service (flush and filter change). this transmission is controled by trans computer. it uses inputs to determine when to shift and a solenoid on transmission. a high reading from throtle posiotion sensor or low reading from speed sensor or sticking solenoid could cause this problem. as well as stick valves in valve body. not really any thing to adjust.|||for the most part considering the milage on the vehicles you may want to look into reman. transmissions most of your shift quality is with the springs used in the trans valve body.|||id take it to a qualified transmission mechanic and let him check it out,there more better to fix the problem than an average mechanic,because this is all they do ,all day long is transmissions,it does sound like it needs work done on it though,that's the best recommendation i can give you on that one,good luck with it.|||Bummer. Sounds like a piece of **** to me anyways. Just let it ride.|||differnt cars have differnt set ups..my truck runs at 2800 rpm on hyway abd my subaru 3400...differnt motor differnt shift points and rpms.
Is it possible to adjust the transmission on the second car to make the car more economic? I think the reason it eats so much gas is because most of the time its engine is running very fast. For example, when you drive 40 MPH, it's running at 2600RPM. There's a lot of power in this car, and I think it's just being wasted by the poor transmission. Is there anything that can be done about this?
And if yes, how? Do you have to take the transmission apart to fix this problem or what do you do?|||there are more possible answers to this question than engine and transmission combinations. So you really need to specify year make model engine and transmission for both to get any real answer. that being said transmission shift points are controlled in the valve body by either mechanical, electrical or eletro-mechanical means depending on your specific transmission. also you would need to know whether the transmission has been modified (shift kit in valve body).
add more detail and I will add info on changing for your specific car's.
Added comments:
I would start with a transmission service (flush and filter change). this transmission is controled by trans computer. it uses inputs to determine when to shift and a solenoid on transmission. a high reading from throtle posiotion sensor or low reading from speed sensor or sticking solenoid could cause this problem. as well as stick valves in valve body. not really any thing to adjust.|||for the most part considering the milage on the vehicles you may want to look into reman. transmissions most of your shift quality is with the springs used in the trans valve body.|||id take it to a qualified transmission mechanic and let him check it out,there more better to fix the problem than an average mechanic,because this is all they do ,all day long is transmissions,it does sound like it needs work done on it though,that's the best recommendation i can give you on that one,good luck with it.|||Bummer. Sounds like a piece of **** to me anyways. Just let it ride.|||differnt cars have differnt set ups..my truck runs at 2800 rpm on hyway abd my subaru 3400...differnt motor differnt shift points and rpms.
How do you add transmission fluid to a 1999 dodge neon DOHC that is automatic transmission?
I leaked transmission fluid about a quart from forgetting to tighten one of the hoses connected to the radiator. All I'm trying to do is add transmission fluid because it's low. I know where the dipstick is but where is the reservoir or hole to add transmission fluid?|||You add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube, using a funnel.|||http://getinnanswers.angs.com.ar
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Transmission?
how do I know that it is in fact my transmission mount is messed up...besides the fact of taking it to a mechanic...or the fact that my transmission jumps when it shifts in high gears|||i would make sure its in fact the tranny mount and not the engine mount. simply lift hold and rev engine see if it comes up too far.it also depends on car camero and firebird has a sway bar from tranny to rearend that went bad at tranny offend|||The higher the gear; the harder it is for the engine to twist the input shaft of the tranny. that means it strains against the mounts all the harder. It's an EZ repair. Fix it before it trashes U-jointrs, speedo cable, etc.
Transmission ?
I have a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo v6 and the transmission is slipping every now and then between 1st and 2nd gears.
My question is this- is there anything in the transmission that could possibly just need adjusted or should I just start saving for a new transmission now?
Thanks!|||low fluid, vacuum leak, possible adjustment needed. It is possible it could be something simple. I would get it checked before it gets worse.|||If the slip is only between 1st and 2cd start saving your money junkyards want around $900-$1100 for a 4x4 and $600-$1000 for 2wd|||cooler in radiator may be getting plugged. try bypassing it with rubber line and clamps, drive 2-3 miles. better? replace with auxilary cooler from auto zone $40-$50.|||i think that is your clutch lining thats getting thinner,causes slippage...more humming on engine,less power on running..have it check now to avoid damage on other parts..|||A band adjustment might help, but don't count on it. Start saving your money, and remember this hard fact of life: transmission shops don't make the "real money" by adjusting bands. A trusted mechanic is just as valuable as a doctor or lawyer.
My question is this- is there anything in the transmission that could possibly just need adjusted or should I just start saving for a new transmission now?
Thanks!|||low fluid, vacuum leak, possible adjustment needed. It is possible it could be something simple. I would get it checked before it gets worse.|||If the slip is only between 1st and 2cd start saving your money junkyards want around $900-$1100 for a 4x4 and $600-$1000 for 2wd|||cooler in radiator may be getting plugged. try bypassing it with rubber line and clamps, drive 2-3 miles. better? replace with auxilary cooler from auto zone $40-$50.|||i think that is your clutch lining thats getting thinner,causes slippage...more humming on engine,less power on running..have it check now to avoid damage on other parts..|||A band adjustment might help, but don't count on it. Start saving your money, and remember this hard fact of life: transmission shops don't make the "real money" by adjusting bands. A trusted mechanic is just as valuable as a doctor or lawyer.
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