My car just got stuck in the middle of the intersection. It's a 2002 Toyota Camry and it's been getting its oil changed regularl via the local Toyota dealer. However, my better half recently got it changed at Jiffy Lube. Could this be the culprit? or is a gear slipping caused by something else. Any ideas? The oil is still full, radiator looks okay, anything else I can look at?
TIA!!
2006-10-12 14:34:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The car was at Drive but it would not budge after I stopped on the stop light. The RPM would jump when I step on the gas but it would not budge. I tried to use lower gears then back to drive. It started to move only after I let it rest for 30 minutes and with a lot of honks and curses from the rush-hour crowd. Thanks all and thanks Tullys for the wireless link.
2006-10-12 14:50:20 · update #1
It's Automatic.
2006-10-12 16:30:49 · update #2
sounds like your tranny need to be rebuilt. take it to a good shop you trust and have them look at it.
2006-10-12 14:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by mustang656 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your better half have the transmission serviced at Jiffy Lube? Did they "flush" the transmission? The quick lube places when flushing a transmission usually use a backflush machine and don't change your filter, however when they flush a transmission with one of those machines the pressure can dislodge or collapse your transmission filter. If they did do a flush, take it to a garage and request that they remove the transmission pan, check the filter to make sure it isn't dislodged and replace that filter even if it "looks" okay. If the filter is dislodged or collapsed it can starve your transmission of fluid and burn it up.
If your transmission hasn't been serviced recently, then that needs to be the first thing that you do. It is not a guaranteed fix, but I have seen several transmissions that it has helped.
Hope that helps, good luck.
2006-10-13 00:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by ladylucknc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you may have sprung a leak in transmission hydraulic system, causing fluid level to be low in transmission which when it gets low enough(usually couple of quarts) then it will not move. usually you will notice some slipping before it flat wont go, unless a cooling line came off right then, in which case you would have obvious puddle of red fluid under car. in any case if its been leaking there will be obvious traces under car from stem to stern. toyota automatics are some of the most reliable on the market and i would have it looked at by a reputable shop. it does sound suspicious but dont jump to conclusions. if your fluid level is good(check it idling and on fairly level ground) then maybe you have a torque convertor prblm but it would be very rare. any other mechanical breaks(cv joint) would be usually noisy or at least noisy leading up to the failure.make sure your checking the correct dipstick.good luck.
2006-10-12 22:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by mopar69b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A transmission is not effected by oil or radiator....the transmission is its own system. Check the transmission fluid and if its low, its possible thats the culprit.
If its not low, my friend, you have a tranny that needs to be replaced....which is very spendy.
But...are you sure its not the clutch? If you got stuck at an intersection becuase you couldn't get it IN gear, it could be a clutch issue. My truck has a clutch fluid resevoir that went low and it got hard to get into 1st or reverse.
If its getting into gears, you aren't "slipping". Check both the clutch fluid and the tranny fluid.... then take it to a mechanic.
2006-10-12 21:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you don't need to check the tranny fluid on a 2002 toyota. those things are made to go 100,000 miles without any maintenance.
what do you mean by getting stuck? did the engine die
or is the clutch not catching? could be time for a new clutch, especially if you've allowed different people to drive the car, it could easily be toast after 3-4 years
2006-10-12 21:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jan G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You didn't tell us whether this car is an automatic or standard. It could be fluid, or if it is a standard, you may need your clutch checked. You may need it adjusted or a new one. Hope this helps.
2006-10-12 21:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by mare531 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not trust those guys
some play tricks
go to your Toyota dealer and see what they have to say..maybe they can save your tranny
do it before it blows
good luck
2006-10-12 21:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your gears are slipping it has nothing to do with your oil change. It's your transmission... have you checked the transmission fluid? I think you should have your car looked at. it's old enuf that your tranny could be going
2006-10-12 21:35:57 · answer #8 · answered by Smitten_Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like your tranny is shot,but have Toyota check it out.Don't ever trust anyone with your car unless you know them very well.
2006-10-16 19:16:44 · answer #9 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be over filled.It must be checked slightly warm, running in park,parking brake on if manual transmission.
2006-10-12 21:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by ktermon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋