and what are the consequences, and how can i fix it if it is ^-^ thanks everyone who answers!
2007-03-24 20:01:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
1971 LTD 500engine
2007-03-24 20:18:54 · update #1
Basically it was running on the highway at 70mph ( the speed limit lol ) and it started making a high piched noise and it wasnt doing well though the noise was only minor, but the engine started heating up, which i thought might be cause it was not in a higher gear ( ie shifting on its own )
2007-03-24 20:22:35 · update #2
if your only going 20 mph yeah i would say that it wont shift
take to garage
make sure your tranny is set at P "park"
not 1 "1st gear"
2007-03-24 20:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by unit ® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes a grinding noise and won't gain speed. Believe me, if it's not shifting, you know! A mechanic can fix it. It's VERY expensive to fix a transmission though. Depending on the worth of the car, you may be better off just getting a new car.
2007-03-24 20:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A year make and model would help. A few ways you can tell is if you’re monitoring your gas mileage, you will see a significant change in your mileage. Your motor sounds like it is working harder (Because it is) and you find that it’s not performing they way it uses to. (Always have transmission problems professionally diagnosed) as far as repairing it, it's almost more cost effective to have a new one put in as a posses to having it rebuilt. It saves time and labor costs. They drop the old one down and install the new one as apposed to dropping the old one. Tearing it down for repair and reassembling it then reinstalling it. I rebuild my own transmissions and engines; however I have the shop and equipment to do so. They can be a big project if you have never done it or you don't have the tools for it. If you suspect your transmission is causing you problems take it in and have it checked out.
2007-03-24 20:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't put it in drive! start from the lowest gear and use it like a manual! all depends how many gears your car has. if you use it all the time and dint change gears at the right time you will reck your whole transmission!! big$$$ only use it when you going up and down big hills!!
buy a manual there more fun anyway
2007-03-24 20:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by forester6 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it is not properly shifting gears, you engine will ram and you will eighter feel it slip or jerk as its changing or it will not change and your engine will continue to ram. If it is not changing the only way to fix this problem is to have your transmission overhauled, or a new transmission put in...
2007-03-24 20:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by ~Desi~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sudden jumps in your car could indicate that your transmission is going down hill and you should check the fluid and get it to a mechanic so like i said when your car seems to jerk or jump when you press on the gas pedal that means that its that time to take your ride to the shop! oh yea, the consequenses are that you need a new tranny!
2007-03-24 20:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by ifucouldbeme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, when your transmission is lying on the ground about a half mile down the road? I have no idea, I dont know anything about cars except how to put gas and washer fluid in them. Sorry. :)
2007-03-24 20:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Karen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WHEN YOU STAY AT A STAND STILL---
2007-03-24 20:11:01 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋