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Transmissions and Drivetrains
Transmission and drivetrains refer to a group of components found in a motor vehicle that produces power. The transmission usually comes with multiple gears and has the capacity of switching between them as speed of the vehicle changes.
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I would say you either have a rod knocking or lifter knocking. I know in the 3.8 litre motors they are known to knock alittle when you cold start them. Most Grand Ams, Grand Prixs are like this. My sister has a 2002 Grand Am that does this and the noise goes away once it's warmed up. I would also double check and make sure your oil is full. get your car to a garage for a def solution.
How do you go about doing a automatic transmission flush in your 1987 Toyota 4 wheel drive pickup?
EASY STEPS IN CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID & FILTERISSUES:
Many quick lube oil change companies are using flushing machines to change the automatic transmission fluid. Using flushing machines does not address the need for cleaning the sediment in the transmission pan, cleaning the magnet inside the transmission pan, or changing the transmission oil filter. TECHNICAL DISCUSSION:
Flushing machines are used to provide a quick transmission fluid change, however they do not address transmission pan cleanliness or filter changes. By taking the transmission pan off, sediment in the pan as well as the magnet can be cleaned, and the fluid filter can be changed. Manufacturers recommend a filter change with the oil change, and recommend against the use of flushing machines due to possible fluid contamination from pan sediment. RECOMMENDATION:
recommend transmission fluid and filter changes based on the following 14 steps. For a transmission pan and filter oil change follow steps 1 through 12 and 14, for a complete system flush and filter change, follow steps 1 through 14. 1. Use the manufacturer procedures outlined in the owner�s manual for the correct transmission fluid, amount of fluid and transmission filter before starting the transmission and filter change procedure. Have these on hand when starting the fluid and filter change. 2. For best results, transmission fluid should be at normal operating temperature before draining the fluid (Caution: fluid will be hot). 3. With the engine off, position a drain pan under the transmission pan and drain the fluid by loosening the pan bolts. Loosen one corner more than the rest to direct the flow into the drain pan. 4. Finish removing the transmission pan bolts, and lower the transmission pan down carefully (Some fluid is still in the transmission pan). 5. Remove the old filter and discard. Most transmission filters are held in place with a bolt or two however, some are held by a clip. Make sure filter O-rings or seals are discarded with the filter. 6. Install the new filter by using the same bolts or clips and use a new O-ring or seal (supplied with the new filter). 7. Inspect the pan before cleaning. A small amount of fine gray clutch dust is normal. However, if you find metal shavings, there could be a mechanical malfunction or transmission damage. 8. Clean the transmission pan thoroughly with solvent and wipe dry so there is no harmful residue. In some transmission pans there is also a magnet that should be cleaned and reinstalled in the same position in the transmission pan. Clean the transmission and transmission pan mating surfaces of all gasket material being careful not to damage the surfaces. 9. Position the transmission pan gasket on the pan. Some gaskets have four holes slightly smaller than the rest to allow threading four bolts through the pan and through these smaller gasket holes to hold the gasket in place. 10. Hand-tighten the transmission bolts in a crisscross pattern until snug. Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the proper ft-lbs using the manufacturer recommended torque specifications. 11. Refill the transmission through the dipstick fill hole using the amount shown as �refill capacity� in the owner�s manual or the AMSOIL �product Selection Guide� (G-50). 12. If performing a transmission pan fluid replacement only, skip to instruction 14. If doing a complete transmission pan and torque converter fluid replacement, follow the steps in instruction 13. 13. Follow these additional 5 steps for complete transmission pan and torque converter fluid replacement. 1) Obtain the total transmission fluid capacity from the manufacturer or AMSOIL and have that amount of transmission fluid available.
2) Place a drain pan large enough to hold the total fluid capacity under the oil cooler. Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the oil cooler and direct the lines toward the drain pan.
3) With another person, be prepared to add ATF to the transmission fill hole (dipstick hole) at the approximate rate as the fluid is being pumped out the transmission line into the drain pan.
4) Start the engine, and as the old fluid is pumped out, add fresh fluid into the transmission fill hole.
5) When either the fluid color brightens or the total capacity has been replaced, shut the engine off and re-attach the oil cooler lines. All fluid in the transmission pan and torque converter has now been changed. 14. With the vehicle on level ground recheck the fluid level using the manufacturer procedures outlined in the owner�s manual. Check the transmission and lines for leaks. DISCLAMER:
The automatic transmission fluid and filter change procedures are meant to serve as guidelines only. These guidelines do not take into consideration variations between vehicles. Changing transmission fluid should only be conducted by individuals with the proper mechanical knowledge and training. Personal injury and/or transmission problems can occur when the proper precautions are not followed. If in doubt, have your transmission serviced by individuals capable of performing this function.
Can you swap a B20 in a 91 integra LS with stock transmission?
Yes. The 91 ls came with a b18 and that engine shares it's block with the b20. The new engine will drop in, but you will have to swap out some of the parts off of your old engine such as intake manifold, distributer, fuel rail, etc. The only modification you will need will be to extend the temp sensor wires to reach the new location by the thermostat housing as your old sensor is on the rear of the block. You can use your old motor mounts, transmission, harness, belt etc. on the new engine, and any bolt on modifications for the original engine will fit the b20 as well. The transmission bolts right up with no problems.
Can you get an automatic Lamborghini?
you cannot buy it as an automatic, but you can pay to have it changed to an automatic
What does a 904 30rh transmission fit?
That depends on the bell housing pattern.
It has been used in numerous Chrysler products including the Jeep Wrangler.
That depends on the bell housing pattern.
It has been used in numerous Chrysler products including the Jeep Wrangler.
What are the signs that your transmission computer is going bad?
A bad computer could cause several problems. The car may not shift properly. The overdrive might not work. In some models the transmission may stay in forward gears no matter what the selector is set to.
What would cause a Nissan Altima transmission to hesitate when putting it into drive or reverse?
I was told by my mechanic that the transmission hesitating after putting it in drive after reversing is a sign of the transmisison dying.
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Check transmission fluid. When the fluid is low there is not enough in the torque converter, so when you go to reverse or drive you have to rev the engine before it moves to compensate for less fluid in the torque converter.
You don't. Buy a pump at an auto parts store. They are usually fairly cheap.
How can I manualy get my sunfire 2.4L automatic into gear if the shift cable broke?
The other end of the cable is at the top of the transaxle under the hood. You can manually move it, but keep in mind that the car may start to go and hit something. Apply the parking brake AND have someone firmly depress the brake pedal if you're going to attempt this.
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How do you remove the axle from a 1991 Festiva?
I had this problem on my 1997 aspire which is the same. You need to take a pry bar and just keep working the axle back and forth while turning it to get the circlip to compress and come through (the bearing in the differential was bad in mine so it was very difficult to get mine out, took an hour or so of working it loose a little at a time)be careful not to get overzealous and poke a hole in the aluminum housing with the prybar (as my helper did!)
What causes a transmission on a 1998 mystique to bang into gear after car is warm?
I would be suspicious of the shift solenoids, this model I believe has 2 of them, along with a tcc solenoid.
How do you find out what transmission is in an 88 suburban?
You have one of these two
Suburban - 1/2 ton 1987-1992 TH700-R4/4L60
Suburban - 3/4 ton 1987-1990 TH400/3L80
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Check your steering coloumn. If it is factory and does NOT have the overdrive(the D outlined) then you probably have the TH400. You can also tell by the shape of the transmission pan and sometimes the pan has either a code or the actual "TH400" or "TH700-R4" stamped on it. Get underneath with a cameraphone and take a pic and go to the auto parts store or dealership.
Symptoms of a bad transmission?
Feeling the gears slip while driving or having a difficult time getting the speed past 30mph no matter how hard you press the gas pedal.
What are the symptoms of automatic transmission failure?
I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan SE, While I am driving things are alright, but when slowing down to a stop the transmission downshift late. What causes thisand is there anything I should be concerned about. Recently, I put some more transmission fluid in . could I have overfilled it?
This should help:
Complete automatic transmission failure is obvious because the car will not move at all when shifted into forward or reverse. Usually the symptoms of impending automatic transmission failure are not quite as dramatic, and can be inspected by a mechanic to determine if the transmission needs replacing or if there is any chance the problem can be repaired.
- Delayed Shifting
- One common symptom of automatic transmission problems is delayed shifting when the vehicle is cold, particularly for reverse or first gear. Loss of One Gear
- Sometimes one gear will go out entirely while the others still function. If fourth or reverse gear fails, for instance, the vehicle at least can be driven to a shop. Unusual Shifting Speeds
- Shifting may take place at unusual speeds, earlier or later than it should. The speed where shifting takes place also may keep changing. Noise and Jerking
- Any noise while shifting is a symptom of automatic transmission failure, and so is rough, jerky shifting. Odd Movement
- If the vehicle tries to move while in park or neutral, it most likely has automatic transmission failure. Shift Lever Issues
- If the shift lever is difficult to move, this indicates transmission problems as well.
Where is the transmission filter on a Saturn car?
The filter is on the drivers side,in front of tranny. You may have access it from the bottom side. If this is an older Saturn, it is likely a red-colored filter that looks much like an oil filter.
For many vehicles, it's behind the trans oil pan.
Some vehicles have it behind a side cover.
Some just haven't got one.
Are you driving a 2005 Acura TL or an old Desoto? What color is it? Is it a stick?
It works with gears on both ends of a shaft in stead of a chain. If you have two wheels and they both have gears just like a chain drive but replace the chain with a single shaft that also has gears on each end, you will understand how a shaft drive works.
