Okay i got my oil changed today and they recommended that i change my transmission fluid. Do i drain out the old or just put some new in there? What will happen if this runs out?
Thanks
2007-07-30 11:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My car shut off the other day while shifting into Reverse. Does this have any thing to do with it?
2007-07-30 11:17:32 · update #1
its a 1997 Toyota Camry with 135,000 miles on it not that i know of and it takes a min to change from 1 to 2 its like its just revving or something
i just had 800 $'s worth of work done already i think i need to get rid of it
i am only the second owner and the previous owner was a lil granny so i dunno...
2007-07-30 12:51:37 · update #2
It is a very good chance that all you need is a transmission filter and an fluid change. Try this first before any drastic decisions.
2007-08-05 18:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by christina J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The no reverse thing can be a bit more of a problem. Losing reverse is usually a good sign you need a new tranny.
You left out needed details: What make and model and....
1. How many miles on the vehicle?
2. Has the tranny ever been serviced.
3. Any hard shifting from 1st to 2nd?
4. Does ANY gear not work?
Edit:
Before pronouncing death take a look at the fluid on a piece of printer paper. It there is no red color and it's just black like old oil my GUESS is get a new tranny. That's if the rest of the car is OK. I had a rebuild by AAMCO in my daughters 92 tempo for 1300 in 2000.
It's your call.
2007-07-30 18:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You replace the old oil with new, might want to replace the transmission oil filter/screen, too. There's maybe a case of the stuff-12 quarts for some vehicles, all circulating under great pressures and extreme temps within your tranny.
You run it dry-you'll ruin your drivetrain's major components.
You may want to have a shop do it-they recycle the fluids, and know what'll work in your particular car.
2007-07-30 18:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The valves in the transmission are probably sticking from the varnish build up.Drain the fluid and also clean the screen ( filter) get some transmission flush to remove the varnish,When you are finished doing that,put new fluid in.If your old fluid is brown and smells,it is a good indication that the fluid is dirty.
2007-08-05 15:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by james m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok to add but if it is low you have a leak. It should be changed along with the filter about every 20 or 30 thousand miles. check for your car.If it runs out of fluid the car will stop and it will cost big bucks to fix.
2007-07-30 18:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by ACE_DJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drain the old, flush the system, and then put in a new transmission filter and fluid. If you have a leak, and you run out of fluid, your transmission may freeze up. Its better to replace the fluid, then the transmission!
2007-07-30 18:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say defiantly drain it and start with fresh fluid. Maby the "Granny" didn't know that she was supposed to keep the fluids changed if so you may have a lot of gunk that is wearing down your gears and may have caused the problems that you are having. Good luck!
2007-08-07 16:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its best to have it done. because most transmissions you have drop the pan to get at the filter and its real messy plus you only get 2-3 quarts out of the pan the rest is in the torque converter good luck.
2007-07-30 18:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually to change auto transmission oil recommended for every 20,000km. as i know .. need to change/replace a new one, not to top up. may be could be effect to yr gear box.
2007-08-07 03:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by cctt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋