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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?
While it's inconvenient, there's no reason you can't resolve this yourself.
The transmission fluid pan has a single-use gasket on it, if you just bolt it back on you run the risk of fluid leaks, which ...
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AWD Towing with Sling Type Truck
The reason you should tow an AWD either all 4 wheels on the ground, or all 4 wheels on a flatbed is because just having two on the ground means the differential is having to carry the, well, ...
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Applying handbrake when car is barely rolling
Can this cause any potential damage to the car?
Almost certainly not. This is exactly what the hand brake (AKA the parking brake) is useful for. The brake stopped the car just as it was intended to.
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Finding banging/clanking noises when driving over rough surfaces or potholes
You didn't mention checking the exhaust system. If an exhaust hangar has rusted away or broken, some part of the exhaust system could be swinging and clanking against the underbody. If you can put the ...
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Applying handbrake when car is barely rolling
It seems very unlikely to me that any damage would have occurred from this.
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Identify control knob with transmission-looking symbols in a MAN snow bus
While this MAN video doesn't go into a complete description for the switch you're talking about, it does give enough information for a different model to give you an answer.
This switch does control ...
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97 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 - Speedometer is reading 10 mph fast and fuel consumption seem to be up
Your vehicle has a module called a VSSB (vehicle speed sensor buffer) or a DRAC (digital ratio adapter controller). This is a small circuit board inside a non-waterproof snap-shut case that's usually ...
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2001 MB E320 Shifted from Park to Drive Without Pressing Brake
I can't think of anything that would cause the transmission to switch from park to drive, or between any gear selection, on its own. I won't say it's impossible, but it would be a very novel event.
It ...
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RPM drops quickly after letting off accelerator
Solution
I got the issue fixed, and it had nothing to do with the transmission. My best guess is that the issue was an over-restrictive exhaust. Blowing up the muffler ended up fixing the issue. ...
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RPM drops quickly after letting off accelerator
The following is not an answer but information related to 'limp home mode', specifically addressing EFI using drive-by-wire systems; throttle plate driven by servo motor commanded by the ecm as ...
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Screech on startup (manual)
The characteristics you describe point to a failed throw-out bearing. Between the clutch pedal and the clutch release mechanism is a bearing which transfers your foot pressure to the mechanism. When ...
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Renault Master 3 Whining/Bearing Noise
The reduction of whining noise at higher speeds may be due to the noise being masked by wind noise, engine noise and tire noise.
If it sounds and behaves the same as the gearbox bearing noise, then it'...
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Why CBT 2600 tractors have this weird shift lever?
The shift pattern is a double-H, just like it's shown on the knob. In neutral the shifter spring-centers, and could then be moved through a gate to the neutral of the other H. This shifted a two-speed ...
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Why CBT 2600 tractors have this weird shift lever?
This page CBT 2600 Transmission shows the 6 gears to have ratios in sequence, but this page CBT 2600 Technical specs says
This machine has 4x2 2WD wheel drive system, 6 forward and 2 reverse ...
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What do "viscosity index" and "Brookfield Viscosity (-40°C)" numbers mean when comparing transmission fluid?
Brookfield viscosity refers to a global standard method of testing a given fluid for the amount of torque required to turn a gear within said fluid at a certain temperature. The viscosity index refers ...
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2019 Cub Cadet XT1 Riding Lawnmower Under Powered
Check that the hydrostatic bypass rod has not been displaced from the normal full-in position. This is the rod that you'll find in the rear between the wheels on the right side. If it's pulled out, it ...
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Occasional Spinning Sound When Clutch Pedal Fully Depressed
If you are hearing this when you press the clutch pedal to the floor (disengaging the clutch), the only thing which pops to mind is the throwout bearing. From your description, I doubt there is ...
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Skipping gears when downshifting
In the long run, skipping gears when downshifting WILL cause more wear on the synchronizers if you don't double clutch, especially if you are skipping to a low gear for your speed like skipping from ...
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