Is there any truth about changing transmission fluid?
Is there any truth about changing transmission fluid?
The usual story is something along the lines of “older American make care with 200,000 miles, a week after we changed the fluid, the transmission went out.” Is there any truth to this?
When to go to the mechanic for a transmission problem?
If the transmission is slipping in or out of gear without any effort on your part in a manual, or sliding into neutral in an automatic, you need to get to a mechanic immediately! This is a huge safety issue, because if you need to hit the gas to avoid a dangerous situation, and you have no power to your wheels, the results could be catastrophic.
What happens when you drop the transmission pan?
This not only cleans the filter, but also replaces all fluid in the transmission. When you drain by dropping the pan alone, you are only changing out the fluid which resides in the pan. There is still a large quantity which remains in the torque converter.
Why does the shift cable come off in my car?
My car has an automatic transmission. From what you’ve described, it sounds like the shifter cable came off at the transmission or the shifter. I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer.
The usual story is something along the lines of “older American make care with 200,000 miles, a week after we changed the fluid, the transmission went out.” Is there any truth to this?
What should I do if my transmission won’t shift?
Because the vehicle has been sitting for so long, the best place to start would be to flush your transmission, change the fluid along with the filter and then double check to make sure the fluid level is correct.
Why does my transmission jolt forward when I Shift?
The fluid which creates the pressure to operate the clutches and bands as well as lubricate them is automatic transmission fluid. If your transmission is running low on transmission fluid, the first symptom is usually a hard shifting condition, meaning your car will jolt forward when it shifts.
When to change transmission fluid in bluedevil car?
BlueDevil Proon September 11, 2015 at 12:25 pm Thyvannia- The best place to start would be to change your transmission fluid and filter and then double check to make sure the fluid level is correct.
