It takes a second to go into gear. So I am not sure need help anyone.
2006-06-13 08:37:07 · 5 answers · asked by cailacobycimani 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I forgot to mention that the car was purchased at a car auction.
2006-06-13 08:53:27 · update #1
If the fluid level is full, you probably have a hydraulic leak inside the transmission, or the transmission pump is worn. You didn't give much information, but is it a 3 speed transmission, or an Overdrive transmission? If it's a 3-speed trans, and only does it in reverse, it needs an updated reverse piston servo. If it does it in Drive and Reverse, most likely the front clutch seals are "dried-out" and need replacement. If it's an overdrive transmission, it could have a worn pump or worn out Low/Reverse seals. If it is seal problems, go to a General Motors dealer and buy a can of GM transmission conditioner and dump it in and try it for a while. If it cures it, (it's a band-aid) it could go a while. If it doesn't help, you have internal transmission problems. Feel free to e-mail me with more specifics if you like (engine size, trans type, and what gear(s) delay, and if you have any other shifting problems. HTH!!
2006-06-13 09:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to answer when the last time a trans service was done. If you do not know, then you probably should not do one at all. A service on a transmission that has extra miles on it normally makes things worse than better. That was is why my shop has a liability statement with every questionable trans service.
I would suggest adding a bottle of Lucas transmission additive. It should help a little, but definitly more than a service would do.
2006-06-13 09:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by wixthedog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the time you feel problems in the transmission the damage is usually already done. A transmission flush may help a little...but it sounds like you should have done it a while ago. It will progressively get worse and the transmission will need to be replaced. You can probably drive it for a while before it gets too bad.
2006-06-13 08:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by bigjimmyguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree and not do a transmission change. With all the miles and no record of service i would put a conditioner in and leave it alone. Doing a service on an old tranny will not help but will probably hurt. Drive it as long as you can and make sure you have your road side assistance up to date.
2006-06-13 10:11:12 · answer #4 · answered by svt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, after 80K miles, you should replace the screen filter as well as the transmission fluids. A delay to go into gear can also mean the fluids are low..... Let the car warm up before you check the fluids, while in park. If they are low, add fluid until it reached the full mark.
2006-06-13 08:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by shake_um 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋