March 16, 2015
Diagnose Automatic Transmission Problems
Diagnose Automatic Transmission Problems There are a few words in the language
of auto repair that make car owners want to crawl back into
bed,and"transmission"is at the top of the list. There's something about that
mysterious box underneath your car that incites fear. Unfortunately,most repair
shops know this,and will take advantage of the situation by reaching deep into
your pocket. Before you hand over your keys and a blank check,brush up on the
simple end of automatic transmissions. If something is seriously wrong,at least
you'll be armed with enough knowledge to avoid being overcharged launch
x431 pro,over-repaired or straight ripped off. Your transmission is a
remarkable contraption. Somehow it can shift your car from gear to gear,knowing
how fast you need to go and how quickly you need to get there. What goes on
inside is a mystery to most. Unless your thirst for automotive knowledge borders
on compulsive,you can leave it a mystery. The basics will be enough to have an
intelligent (which translates to"not about to be ripped off") conversation with
your mechanic. Basic Parts of a Transmission While there are many,many little
parts inside,your transmission is essentially made up of a few key parts of
systems. Bell Housing: This is the cone shaped metal case that you can see when
you peek underneath your car. If you have a front-wheel-drive car it's stuck on
the side of the engine under the hood. If your car is rear-wheel-drive,the
transmission will be mounted underneath the car behind the engine. Gears: Even
though you're not shifting them,an automatic transmission has gears. They are
broken into main gears and planetary gears. You need all of these to be able to
drive. Fluid: Transmission fluid is very important to an automatic transmission.
All of the magic happens in the fluid. Most cars come with red transmission
fluid,good to know if you are looking for a leak. Filter: All of that fluid has
to be clean for your car to shift gears at the right time. To keep things fresh launch
creader viii,your transmission has a filter to catch any gunk. Now that you
know a little about what's happening in there,you can try to figure out why your
transmission is acting up,or at least understand what your mechanic is talking
about while he tries to make your bill into his new fishing boat. Transmission
problems fall into two very similar categories: Won't go smoothly These two
groups of problems are caused by the same faults in your transmission,so
whichever your car is doing,the following applies. Is your fluid level correct?
It's important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. Not only
can a low fluid level cause your car to shift poorly,it can eventually lead to
transmission damage,and a costly repair. If your car seems to be losing fluid on
a regular basis,you may have a leak. Is your transmission leaking? Checking for
leaks isn't as trying as it may seem. The transmission is a closed system,so
there are only a few places that can spring a leak. Unless it's been changed to
a non-dyed fluid,your car will have red transmission fluid. Here are a few
places to check for leaks: At the filler tube base. At the drain hole underneath
the transmission. Between the transmission and the engine. At the selector shaft
- the rod that connects your gear shift to the transmission. Speed sensor
mounting point. This will either be your cable screwing into the transmission
housing or an electronic sensor bolted to the housing. The radiator. If your car
has a transmission cooler,it's possible that a leak will cause transmission
fluid to leak into the radiator fluid. They don't mix well,so you'll see it
floating around in there. Is your filter clogged? Your transmission's filter is
vital to its performance. If you haven't replaced your filter in a while (or
ever for a lot of us),be sure to do this before you start talking about rebuilds
or replacements. Most transmission problems can't be fixed by the average
do-it-yourselfer. There are just too many specialized tools and pieces of
equipment you'll need,and buying this expensive gear just to screw up your first
three tries at fixing the thing just doesn't make too much sense. Now that
you're in front of the firing squad,it's time to drop some knowledge on your
fix-it guy. Tell him what the car's doing. Then tell him what you found out when
you inspected the transmission. If there's a leak,let him know where and how
much is leaking.
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