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Question

my car gives what i call 1 or 2 "hiccups" while driving on a flat road at normal speed.my nephew says the transmission is going, another person said it`s probably the "kick down rod" People on here said it`s low on trans. fluid. Being female, I don`t want to be ripped off when I take the car in. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated. "slick" save ur goofy answer for someone else ty.

Answer 1

I could name about 1000 things it could be, first it would help to know what kind of car it is. You can check the trans fluid yourself, start the car in park and open the hood, there should be a dipstick with a red handle, pull it out, wipe it off, stick it back in and pull it out and look at the level compared to the line on the stick, it should match up to the line, if its low you can add some, if its a GM car use dexron fluid, if its ford use type F fluid, or consult your owners manual, a good auto parts store could tell you what to use. The fluid should be a clear pinkish red color, if theres bubbles in it, thats a sign that seals in the trans are leaking or the filter is loose, go get the fluid and filter changed, if the fluid is dark in color and has a burned odor to it, theres internal damage and depending on the car you'll be looking at a $1000 to $10000 repair bill. If the fluid looks milky, leave the car running with the windows down and leave, if you're lucky someone will steal it and save you the headaches

Answer 2

Sounds like a misfire. Take it to a repair shop and ask to go on a test drive with the mechanic so you can point out what you've noticed. If there are any lights on in your dash (i.e. 'check engine'), they will have to scan your internal computer with a diagnostic scanner, which usually carries a 50 - 75 dollar charge. They may scan it anyway even with no lights on. If so, don't be shy about asking to have that money for the scan applied to the cost of any actual repairs you may have done there. This is a very common practice and most shops will either waive the fee or cut it in half or something if you have the vehicle repaired there.

A misfire occurs when you have one or more sparkplugs not sparking, if you will.

One thing to keep in mind, go by your gut feeling on the situation also. If what they tell you sounds outrageous to you, it may very well be. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion, but be prepared to pay the scan fee more than once.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I looked at your other question and there's not enough details. What make and model? What year? Auto or manual? What engine?
When do you notice this the most?

Give as many details as possible because with your current info, it could be anything from dirty fuel injectors to a bad transmission.

By the way, there's no such thing as a kick down rod. Whoever told you that doesn't know anything.

My best guess at this point would be torque converter lockup. That happens when a car's transmission starts to go out, but if your car is only a few years old, I doubt you'd have that problem.

Answer 4

By 'hiccups' do you mean a momentary pause then keeps going? That could be a trans problem. Have you check the fluid level, it needs to be done when vehicle is at operating temp....NOT cold. Kick down linkage won't could what you describe. That would happen under heavy acceleration.
When you check the transmission fluid, it should be RED. If it smells burnt or has a brownish hue, then you have trans problem.

Answer 5

Is the sound coming from the motor, or under the car? If under the car, perhaps your transmission. Is your car automatic, or does it have a clutch? Female or not, open your hood...Do you know how to check your oil? The dip stick for transmission looks similiar, but when you check your tranny fluid, you leave the engine running.

Answer 6

as some of the other answers say it could be 101 things causing the problem your best bet is to ask around locally and find a resonably priced repair shop that wont rip you off. good luck

Answer 7

go to the "car talk" web site, those guys will set you in the right direction. Actual Car Info - www.cartalk.com/menus/info.html

Answer 8

i do no longer understand the place you're yet maximum states have "lemon rules". They have been put in place for circumstances like yours. touch your state criminal specialists usual place of work and that they'll handbook you. make certain you have all your dealings with the business enterprise documented.

Answer 9

tune-up