Ad says that car needs new transmission but engine runs great, what does that mean?

Question

I thought that both parts worked together. If it needs a new transmission, can it not operate?

Answer 1

I can operate but it slips or won't go into gear - bottom line it means it will cost a couple of G's to get it running right.

Answer 2

Get a Haynes Repair Manual at the local Auto Zone or auto parts store in your area. It will troubleshoot and show you how to fix your vehicle. Also on the Auto Zone site has a section for vehicle maintenance

You engine can run great, but then if the transmission is bad it will not engage in drive and move. What you can do is buy the Haynes book and do your own transmission oil change. Change the oil and filter and gasket.

What do you mean by "ad"? If your car is running and moving then when was the last time you have a transmission oil change. Like the engine oil that needs changing every so often. Go to autozone.com and put in your year and make and it will tell you when the changes are due.

Answer 3

It means that, at the very, very least, and if you're really, really lucky, you will have to spend an additional $2000 (US) to get a rebuilt transmission.

And, no, it cannot operate without a working transmission. The heater may work, you can listen to the radio. The headlights should be just fine. The car just won't move. Unless you want to try and push it around.

If you need a car that actually drives you'll want to get one with a working transmission. I highly doubt that this car is in good enough shape to justify the actual cost of the car plus the cost of repairs. If it were the seller would probably be able to get more than his money's worth in replacing the transmission and selling it for even more.

Answer 4

The engine is totally seperate in this situation.. the engine may be fine.. but the transmission(gears, makes car move) needs replacing... The transmission needing replacing is not going to affect the engine.. now if the engine was going, it would affect whether or not the vehicle moves.. cause if the engine goes, then the whole vehicle is shot. hope this helps.. (my transmission only needed a fluid change but before i got that done, the gears kept slipping, sometimes wouldnt go into gear and would get "stuck" in between gears. consequently it wouldnt move when i stepped on the gas.. just revv'ed to be crazy)

Answer 5

Simply put, the engine gives power to the transmission, the transmission is connected to a rod that turns the wheels.

A new transmission to buy and install can cost anywhere from $1,600+. The transmission itself would be around $500-800.

If that's the only thing wrong with it, and I doubt it is, you have to decide whether the car is worth the repairs.

Answer 6

In essence, you are correct. Transmissions operate your gears so you pretty much aren't going anywhere if your transmission is broke! I would not invest in this car because getting a new transmission costs a lot of money! You might as well spend the extra $1,000 on a new car that is in mint condition!

Answer 7

The engine and the transmission work together, but they are two separate systems in a car.

Transmissions can be expensive, so you might continue looking and see if you can find something else in your price range that doesn't need a transmission overhaul.

Answer 8

It can still run, but the transmission is what lets you change gears from R to D to ?. If it doesn't work correctly, the engine will start, but you won't go very far!!!! Here's a good link on trannys:http://www.familycar.com/Transmission.htm. Here's one for engines:http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm.

Answer 9

the engine makes the power the transmission transmits the power from the enging to the whels to make it move. if it is an automatic it cuold run $2,500.00 depending on where you live to replace it with a rebuilt, if it is a stick it may just need a clutch meaning $350.00 to $650 or higher to change it. but If its a bad tranny many things might need to be done with it, it's a mechanic's fixer upper not someone who does not know how the car works to buy unless you have mucho mula $$

Answer 10

If they are running around with a bad transmission it can ruin the engine. I would avoid that car.

Answer 11

This means that it won't move very far and if you have the same type car you may want this engine for parts. Repairs of any kind are expensive and aren't practical bargains. Since the seller states that a new tranny is needed..the old one is completely shot. Labor costs big bucks.