So lately my car has had a problem with getting going from complete stops, it is as though the transmission isnt "catching". This only happens sometimes maybe like 1 out of 5 times I accelerate from a stop and it won't "catch" for a second or two. It doesn't happen when already driving and switching between gears. Also I have had a small transmission leak for a couple of months, but have been checking the trans fluid and it has always been full. My car is a 94 Toyota Camry with about 160,000 miles. So my question is does anyone with experience know what might be going on, does the fluid need to be changed, leak need to be fixed, is the transmission dieing, any idea how fast it would take to be completely useless if it is dieing (A month, a year)? Im almost definetly not going to replace the whole transmission (due to car age and mileage) but could it be just a simple piece that might be able to be fixed relatively inexpensively??
Thanks
2007-03-23 02:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by billybob 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Gearing in an automatic transmission is switched by means of bands that grab onto different sections of planetary gear sets. The bands are operated by little hydrolic cylinders that need pressure to operate. For some reason it is taking a little too much time for the pressure to build up. Unless you want to get in there youreself, I would take it in and have the sump and screen cleaned. and they put on a new pan gasket. By By Leak. Changing the fluid would involve running it with one of the drive wheels off the ground so it can spin fee and the transmission cooling line off. You collect the old stuff in old spackle pails. Most public recycling centers take all oils and old coolent. Keep stopping and putting new fluid in so you don't run it dry. When the stuff coming out of the open line starts to get pink it has been purged. Hook the line back up, and make sure the fluid is at the proper level, and your done.
2007-03-23 03:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a myriad of things that could be happening. The simplest and most cost effective thing I can think of trying right now would be to have the transmission flushed. This involves completely draining and replacing the fluid and having the filter replaced. Most auto shops can do this. Some oil change places can do it as well. It requires special equipment to force the fluid out of the converter so a complete job normally can't be handled by the average Joe. Depending on the vehicle it is normally recommended that the transmission filter be changed about every 60,000 miles or so. I'm guessing this has never been done. The average cost for the procedure is about $150 to $200.
2007-03-23 02:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the car is doing this with full transmission fluid, then the transmission is definately dying.
Are you sure you're checking it correctly? With the car running, in park, and noting the "warm" and "cool" marks on the stick? When the cars engine is off, the fluid will look full even when it's not.
2007-03-23 02:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ferret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to service your transmission. That means change filter and gasket of your transmission pan, clean the recolection magnet and fill to proper oil level again. Go for the easy fix, first I will not recommend to flush your oil if you take it to service place to to be flush, if they use pressure you probably end up with more leaks.
Take it to a good mechanic to check the governator for clean of.
Adjust the shift lever.
2007-03-23 04:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by vicsave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
160000 miles is as much as u can expect to get....get ready for a rebuild or new car[whatever]
2007-03-23 02:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋