Does the engine rev higher than the speed that you are going, means that the trans. is slipping. Also, does it shift smoothly, in all gears ? Any banging into the next gear, and you don't have a shift kit installed. Does the trans. oil smell burnt, and discolored with shiny like particles in it? Those would be some good signs to check.
You can tell if the transmission, in your 1998 Chevy Malibu, is going bad. If there is a whining or clunking noise. The transmission might cause your engine to install when you are stopped with your foot on the brake.
the oil is darkit smells burnt
Not shifting correctly, fluid smells burnt, or has a foul odor.
how to tell if the transmission is a 4160e. are there numbers on transmission or something to identify the transmission
If it starts putting on a top hat ant coat and a flower in its lapel i guess you can consider that its going out.
You need a engine scanner and then go into transmission trouble codes. Write them down,get a book, look them up, and read. Most scanners will tell you whats going on.
Bad fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or not start at all. A bad automatic transmission will cause the vehicle to jerk and not run smoothly.
It's a sensor/switch on the transmission that sends signals to the ecu( the car'a computer) to tell it what speed the car is going, and what rpm it's at, so it knows when to shift.
Check fluid level in transmission
More than likely your pilot bearing can be going out. Also if the clutch itself or pressure plat has heat spots and is warped it will cause an abnormal noise. Easiest way to tell is drop the transmission and inspect. What car and transmission is this for?
Tell me the year, and I'll tell you what you got.
There is no secret way to know when to replace a transmission. Generally though a transmission needs to be replaced once the car is no longer shifting gear, or even going into gear in the first place.