Questions tagged [transmission]
These are questions regarding transmissions in general (either manual, automatic or CVT transaxles and their component parts). This tag is not for questions specific to any type of transmission. Instead, use [manual-transmission], [automatic-transmission], or [cvt-transmission] INSTEAD. Use this tag if the question is relevant to multiple types of transmissions.
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Is a very harsh downshift indiciative of transmission failure?
I have a 2015 Hyundai Accent with a 6-speed auto transmission.
The transmission shift smooth almost all the time.
But at certain speeds , if I completely completely depress the throttle from like 0%-...
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Is it safe to change DSG transmission fluid in an old car?
Facts about the car:
16 years old VW with 280kkm/170k miles on the odometer
I plan on driving it until it dies
2.0 TDI motor and a DQ 250 02E, wet-clutch, six-speed original DSG transmission
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What do "viscosity index" and "Brookfield Viscosity (-40°C)" numbers mean when comparing transmission fluid?
I am comparing two different transmission fluids that meet the specification for my car.
Two metrics common between them in their specification, are viscosity index and brookfield viscosity @-40C.
The ...
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Urgent clutch/slave cylinder/gear box advice needed pls
I don’t know much about technical parts, but I have been driving my car since 2018 and I can “feel” and hear something is wrong since my clutch and slave cylinder where replaced. I am hoping someone ...
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02 ranger 3.0 4x4 auto trans 104,000 miles Possible drivetrain noise? Whining when coasting to a stop
Just did a lot of work to this truck, have had it 6 months now an motor is great and trans shifts as it should. Have done 2 oil changes on it every 3,000 miles 5w30 high mileage conventional, replaced ...
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Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting
I have a Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission (model: 7A646084591) that I'm suspicious of, but I can't quite figure out the best way to troubleshoot. I'm looking for a way to determine if:
The ...
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Stored codes on 2004 sl500
Purchased vehicle in January had a diagnostic done on it by a certified Mercedes mechanic. Had one major code come back only one which the dealership fixed. Not even three months after purchase two ...
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2019 Cub Cadet XT1 Riding Lawnmower Under Powered
I have a 2019 Cub Cadet XT1 (model: 13A9A1CS056) that has been experiencing some power loss under load, especially after mowing for a bit (~30m ~ 1h). It struggles to move as fast as when I first got ...
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Applying handbrake when car is barely rolling
I am a new driver and at a parking booth, I was trying to get a ticket.
The car started to roll a little bit and my fellow passenger applied the automatic handbrake abruptly.
Can this cause any ...
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Rpm’s fall to 800 when decelerating from second gear into first
A 2004 Honda accord coupe exl’s rpm falls to 800 then back to normal when decelerating from 2nd gear back into first. The transmission fluid still has visible color to it and nothing else on the ...
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1983 chevy s-10 engine swap w 350
I have a 1983 Chevy S10 four-wheel drive the engines been replaced by a engine I can't quite figure out what it is but the question I have will a 350 flywheel bolt up to the transmission on my S10 it ...
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Ford v6 leaking transmission fluid between engine and torque converter
2011 ford taurus v6 auto trans 100k miles. Got stuck im the snow and was spinning tires trying to get unstuck. wheels stopped turning so shut it down and walked. When i went back and pulled it out ...
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Transmission swap on 2010 from 2017 6l90
Evening Everyone, Just recently had the transmission go out on my 2010 gmc savanna 2wd v8 i have a friend of mine who has a transmission that he pulled from a 2017 chevy express 2wd v8 my question ...
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96 Dakota V6 transmission work in a 94 318 v8 Dakota
I have a 94 Dodge Dakota with the 318 in it. The transmission just went out. I found a 96 Dakota but with a V6 but same transmission as mine the A518. Will the transmission from the 96 fit with my 94 ...
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AWD Towing with Sling Type Truck
I now know AWD towing should be done with a flatbed type truck. But say you have a sling type truck and towed an AWD with the rear wheels on the grounds. This could maybe cause damage to the front ...
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why is my gearbox still grinding after a full new clutch kit and a gearbox refurbishnemt?
I have a 65-plate Vauxhall Astra Sri. I've had this car for less than two years and have already replaced the full clutch kit once(£1300). 11 months after this (December 2022) I had issues where it ...
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Chervolet 2008 Suburban, how to remove transmission fluid pan? Cable mount is in the way
Was trying to follow this YouTube video for a transmission fluid change (even though his is a 2007 and mine is a 2008), but at the marked point, he says to pry a certain cable mount out of the way, ...
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Identify reverse idler of BCS mower
I recently acquired a stripped down transmission/differential/wheel hub/brake from an old BCS 735 mower. This is a similar device (no engine, no wheels, no rear implement in my case):
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Chevrolet 2008 Suburban, I removed the transmission fluid pan by mistake. Can I just put it back on and refill fluid?
I was trying to change the oil on a Chevrolet 2008 Suburban, and didn't know quite what I was doing. I used Motor Medic Motor Flush, and it said that if the car was over 75,000 since it had last been ...
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trans over temp
Red Lightning bolt, engine light, trans over temp, occasionally problems with starting.
About 3 weeks ago, one day I started my car, (it was cold) and I dint wait for it to warm up like I usually ...
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Transmission vacuum line location
I have 2003 Buick century 3.1 l V6 I put plugs and wires on it and I broke two backing lines of which I replaced but there was one that fell off that I couldn't find it's like at the disintegrated but ...
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Occasional Spinning Sound When Clutch Pedal Fully Depressed
I got my clutch changed just over 30,000 miles ago, as it was slipping badly in several gears. It was a 3-piece clutch kit (so I was told) by a reputable garage. I occasionally can hear a sort of &...
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I just transmissions interchangeable?
I have a 2008 Dodge avenger SXT and a 2013 dodge avenger SE and I’m trying to find out if the transmissions will match to swap them out???… Or how exactly I would find out this information
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Transmission fell out of gear and now won't start
I was on the freeway when my gear was pushed into neutral. So I felt my car losing power so I stopped at a red light pressed the brake then put my car back into drive drove into a store parking lot ...
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Will replacing the clutch/brake fluid make the clutch pedal smoother? It's a little uncomfortable to operate
I own a 2019 Fiesta Diesel 1.5 TDCi which is around 2 years 10 months old and has a total mileage of 30201 kms (18766 miles approx). Of late operating the clutch pedal is causing me discomfort in the ...
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Car making loud PAT sound and also sometimes making quiet pss sound when shifting gears sometimes
i have 2000 FIAT Siena 1.4el 5 speed manual and its done only 105000km (around 60000 miles) in 23 years ever since we bought it in late 1999 , it has cable operated clutch and sometimes i hear really ...
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Where is the test port located on a CVT Jeep patriot 2012 limited 4WD?
I have a CVT in my patriot and want to install a temp gauge without a T-Fitting since it will be more accurate coming from the transmission itself. I can not seem to find the test port on the ...
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Engine hiccups/stutters when accelerating under load
My 2007 Elantra 5-speed hiccups when I shift a little too early (i.e., 18 mph instead of 20 mph) into 3rd gear (similar behavior in other gears sometimes). This is especially pronounced when rounding ...
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Car reversing in drive
2012 Optima (automatic) with a broken transmission casing mount (1 of the 3, was in the process of repairing). Was on the freeway yesterday and I felt a drop/shift in my engine and every dash light ...
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After collision Yaris won't start when in park, or shift into park while engine is running
My kid has a small accident in slow-moving stop-and-go traffic. Yaris rear-ended the car in front if it. The plastic front end of the body was destroyed, between the headlights, from front bottom up ...
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Why underbone's engine doesn't stall when the bike is not moving
I'm trying to understand how the semi-automatic transmission in an underbone works, specifically why the engine doesn't stall when the bike is not moving.
These vehicles are the motorbikes with small ...
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Transmission slipping after losing fluid from line rupture
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 four-wheel-drive.
I was driving to work the other morning and I blew the upper transmission line off the transmission lost all fluid and of course my vehicle slipped and slipped ...
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98 grand prix RPM dropping to 0
My 98 grand prix has 236,000mi on it and recently my rpms will drop to 0 and its a 50/50 on whether or not it kills the engine. Shutting it off and on again resets it and when it dosnt kill the engine ...
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How does the ATF flow between torque converter and the transmission?
I was wondering how exactly the ATF flows between the torque converter and the Transmission, i couldnt see any hydraulic lines connecting the converter and the transmission, how exactly does the ATF ...
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2009 Scania G360 opticruise with clutch gearbox problem
I Have a euro 5 no adblue Scania G360 LA4X2HNA Opticruise with clutch. Mileage is 341931 kilometers.
The problem is that sometimes when in gear it throws out of gear. This only happens with gear 2 4 6 ...
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VW Polo 1.6TDI goes into limp mode turbo underboost
I have got a few issues with my POLO TDI 2012. My car starts and runs, one day when I start it in the morning, car idles roughly (rpm jumps up and down quickly). Then the car starts acting weird, like ...
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Car stalls when trying to accelerate after a stop
I have a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country with ~70k miles; check engine light is off.
Recently, over the past 2-3 months it has developed a symptom where the car randomly stalls when accelerating after ...
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How do I check the transmission fluid levels in an 2008 Opel Combo C?
How can I check the level of tbe transmission fluid in my 2008 Opel Combo C manual?
I recently experience problems with my transmission/changing gears and would like to check my transmission fluid ...
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Does it harm my transmission to drive while the gears are hard to change?
Is it bad for my car to drive when I experience resistance while changing gears?
I drive a Opel Combo C manual and starting today I experience resistance when changing gears. I also noticed a smell of ...
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Why is it hard to shift gears?
Why is my transmission extremely stiff and resistant to changing gears when I drive?
I drive an Opel Combo C manual. While driving through the mountains, and lots of engine braking, I noticed a smell ...
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Does increasing final drive ratio actually improve overall acceleration?
Hopefully, this is the correct forum to ask this. There's lots of stuff online about final drive ratios, but not much with respect to actual acceleration times, and usually it's just anecdotal, butt-...
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02 ford f150 v6 manual clutch problems
i have a 02 ford f150v6 manual. i was pulling my camper no problem. i stopped on a hill. burnt the clutch and had to back up. went into gear no problem and pulled her up the hill to flat ground and ...
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Flashing overdrive light 2002 ford escape
2002 ford escape xlt-flashing overdrive light comes on after short period of driving. Comes on when approaching 50 mph? Or so...how do I fix it?
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Car vibrating when brake pressed in idle
Have a 2018 ford ecosport (3 cyl) automatic. Comes with a torque converter gearbox.
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Mild constant vibrations when brake is pressed and transmission is in D. The vibration is lower in when in R ...
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I can't get my car into first or second gear without lifting the reverse trigger on the gear shift knob, is it safe to drive?
My car is a 2010 vauhall Astra, if I try to get into first or second gear it feels like there's something physical blocking me. When I lift up the trigger on the gear stick, that you usually use to ...
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Craftsman T100 doesn't fully engage
My main drive belt is not damaged or stretched, but when I release the brakes, it doesn't fully return, getting stuck.
Any suggestions on what the problem is?
I don't see any debris that could be ...
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Repairing transmission yourself?
Been having issues with mine (2008 Ford Escape) and I’ve narrowed it down to a broken band. Found videos on YouTube and the process is pretty straightforward - lower the transmission, remove the pump,...
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Transmission Swap (automatic to manual) on a 2011 Ford Fusion
I would like to swap from an automatic to manual transmission on my 2011 Ford Fusion. I am 100% confident that I can perform this modification if I am able to find the proper components and a decent ...
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Why does CVT shift in discrete steps?
My 2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R has a CVT, and I have wondered why it is programmed to change ratios in discrete steps (like a conventional automatic transmission would) rather than varying continuously.
I ...
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Does driving my diesel car engine with highest gear but lowest motor speed damage it?
I have a Volkswagen Passat B8 Variant car with 1.6 TDI 120hp diesel engine car from 2016. Manual transmission. Diesel and gasoline prices are at record highs currently in my country of Austria in ...
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