2007-03-02 02:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by harkins 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, presuming it is automatic, they shift through a hydraulic valve body. If the fluid and filter have never been changed, it is likely that you have valves sticking, or check balls. Also, if the level is full, the filter still can be plugged so much the pump is starving for fluid, not putting out enough pressure to be able to shift.
The cheapest "maybe" fix would be to put a bottle of transmission cleaner/conditioner, run it as per the instructions, then drain it all out and replace the filter/fluid.
Then cross your fingers...it may fix the problem
2007-03-02 02:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before spending big money on a new transmission, be aware that some cars have oil filters that are hard to reach and there is some kind of a sensor that can be easily knocked off accidentally during an oil change. If this should happen you would not be able to get out of first gear. It happened to me. The sensor was plugged back in and it works fine now.
This may be a long shot but try it first. There may be some crooked mechanics who would pull off and replace a sensor and charge you a couple thousand for a new transmission.
2007-03-02 11:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its an automatic then you got tranny problems its its a 5 speed then either the clutch or your sinkroes
2007-03-02 10:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by tom j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋