The clutch probably just needs adjusting.
On a 2000 Mercury Cougar : No , only the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) has a dipstick
on the side of the transmission
Manual transmissions dont use fluid, they use a kind of grease.
it uses Mercon V at transmission fluid. both automatic and manual transmission
Actually , the manual transaxle does not have a dipstick ( just the automatic )
check your owners manual?
If it is an automatic transmission, the speed of the engine (in rpm) is what makes the gears change. Accelerate too much and it will fly up through the gearbox when it is not supposed to. If it is a manual transmission, the gears shouldn't change without the clutch being depressed and you manually changing gear; at most, it will simply disengage and cease turning the wheels.
You can change a Honda Civic HX transmission to a manual transmission. It is not an easy job to do.
If your transmission is manual, you will have to change gear. If it is automatic, you won't.
Yes.
It will cost between $1500 and $3000 to change your automatic transmission to a manual transmission. The price is dependent upon the type of manual transmission.
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