it could simply be low on fluid. with the engine at operating temperature, hold firm the brakes while cycling transmission selector from park to "L" and all the way back to park slowly. open hood, with engine still running and locate the yellow or orange transmission-transaxle dip-stick and ensure fluid levels are between dots/lines on tip of stick
Check the transmission fluid level.
When climbing a steep incline. The automatic transmission will always try to engage a high gear.
In the past a manual transmission equipped vehicle would always get better fuel mileage. But on cars built in the last 5 years that is not always true. There are some vehicles where the A/T equipped vehicle gets as good or better fuel mileage than a manual. Especially cars equipped with a CVT automatic transmission.
It all depends on the type of transmission the truck has, if it is manual than manual transmission fluid is used where if it is automatic, automatic transmission fluid is used Not always, my 91 302 with a 5 speed manual uses auto fluid, a lot of manuals do.
No.Most automatic transmission are checked in either park of neutral.Check the dipstick or the owners manual for more info.No.Most automatic transmission are checked in either park of neutral.Check the dipstick or the owners manual for more info.
Manual transmissions usually don't --- Automatic transmissions almost always do.
In the past a manual transmission equipped vehicle would always get better fuel mileage. But on cars built in the last 5 years that is not always true. There are some vehicles where the A/T equipped vehicle gets as good or better fuel mileage than a manual. Especially cars equipped with a CVT automatic transmission.
Type of car and standard or automatic would help. More information is always helpful. Transmission may be shot. Automatic may be low on fluid. Front wheel drive, one of the axles may be bad and no longer engaging the wheel. This would be noisy. Shifter cable or linkage may be disconnected. Standard transmission, the clutch may be worn out and no longer putting the power to the transmission. Without more information, that about all the ideas I can give.
It can always be fixed. What that consists of.. it would help to know your transmission a little better, i.e., whether it's a manual or automatic, as well as if it goes into neutral (and park, if applicable). Diagnosing from a distance, unfortunately, prohibits a tech from being able to see the problem and diagnose it firsthand.
For cars that have an automatic transmission, overdrive lockout turned 'off' (overdrive will engage), is the default option.
I have a '93 ford escort 1.9, I always use mercron automatic transmission fluid. Use Mercon but do not use Mercon V.
There isn't any way to add or check transmission fluid. The transmission is sealed. Look in your owners book to locate transmission, if there is no leaking then it is fine. You can always call a VW dealership if you are not satisfied with this answer.