Transmissions and Drivetrains
Transmission and drivetrains refer to a group of components found in a motor vehicle that produces power. The transmission usually comes with multiple gears and has the capacity of switching between them as speed of the vehicle changes.
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Overdrive is NOTHING more than any gear in your transmission that turns the drive shaft (output) faster than the engine (input)....
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My first guess is the neighbor's cat trying to get out from underneath the hood. However, if you see no hair, I would question if...
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Not knowing the make or the model it is impossible to guess. Generally you would have to change the radiator, run the...
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Make up your own mind but here are 12 of the best opinions 1Sometimes it depends on how many miles there are on your vehicle. It...
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Steering Wheel WobbleI'm no expert, however, you can check the following: brake pads could be uneven, the rotor might be damaged...
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Here are opinions and answers from contributors: Tires out of balance or the "bushings" (not sure the technical term) are worn...
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Gears 1 and 2 First and second gear selection in an automatic transmission vehicle do basically what they would do in a manual...
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Car Stuck in Park Check Stop lights--if they are not working vehicle will not shift out of "park" check fuse Here are opinions...
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Use D4 or D with a circle around it (indicating OD for overdrive) almost all the time for best economy and lowest engine wear. ...
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Answeryes but it is a costly change to do you would be better off just buying a new car for the type of prices charged to do...
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It all depends on the year, and make of the vehicle, anything 1995 or newer can be reset by simply disconnecting the battery for...
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I have a Mercedes-Benz S500 and it was stuck in park and a MB tech told me to pump the break while hammering the shifter with a...
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There are a variety of drivetrain formats for cars there is no "normal" one. 4 wheel drive describes engine power is sent to all...
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Yes, all wheels run on wheel bearings. The noise could be a worn or damaged bearing, rust on the brake drum or disk, sticking...
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that's a tough one. it sounds to me like your woodriff key is loose, broken or missing. cam and crank gear keeper bolts could...
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Check the plugs to make sure they aren't fouled. Then maybe the fuel pump. If it dies when you hit the brakes, that's electrical....
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If the temperature has been below freezing, there could be TIRE STOP LEAK , that has gone unnoticed, and now caused a major...
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my truck is slowly having that problem, it takes a few trys to get into it...just need the gears replaced. **You probably need a...
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Go with a chain! That way you can easily change the gear ratio and do WHEELIES all the time!!! That's what I'm talkin about......
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Your vehicle could simply need a clutch adjustment. Answer i have a 83 Toyota Camry and it slips out of gear and i have...
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AnswerPretty much you have the transmission, the lines to the cooler and that's about it. Follow what I said before. I may be...
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I'm no mechanic, but from what I've read in my Hayne's Repair Manual, a complete engine overhaul involves replacing piston rings,...
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If its a private sale - as is - is just that, buy a new transmission if the price of the tranny is worth paying for considering...
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A few more questions before I can give you a better answer - a. does your car have fuel injection or a carburetor? (If you...
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Simply put, an automatic transmission sifts gears automatically, whereas a manual transmission requires you to shift the gears...
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AnswerHey George==If it is full of fluid, the clutched inside are brobably burned. GoodluckJoe Currently, most automobile...
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Here are opinions and answers from FAQ Farmers: I would be concerned about how the electronic control module or certain...
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You may want to check the performance aftermarket like Jegs.com or Summitracing.com to see if someone makes a manual valve body...
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Depending on what shape or how old the shift console is, it can eventually affect it yes. If it has an automatic transmission,...
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^^this is one of the key elements, yes...but i think you have to push the clutch in all the way, start the car, take off the E...
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your transmission may need to be replaced or fixed. WHAT A BONEHEAD ANSWER come on people we need more info to make a hypothisis...
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sounds like transmission shifter linkage is disconnected
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Assuming that you are referring to over sized rims, unless the wheels weight is way too much the rims will not affect the...
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The idle air control valve; may not be oprerating properly.It is operated from the computer, by electric impulses; it works to...
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AnswerThey should have flushed the lines and cooler when they put it in. Was this done? AnswerChrysler products REQUIRE...
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the transmission has shifted to a higher gear causing a drop in rpm. or if its worse case scinereo ie... the rpm goes dead (to...
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The ABS (anti-lock brake system) light comes on because the computer has detected a problem and set a code. The code will stay in...
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AnswerI believe so..tahts what my dad found in my car..and we're working to fix it...because it will shift once above 4500...
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I assume you are talking about an automatic trans? If so, it doesn't sound good. Have you serviced trans lately? Sometimes brand...
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when u dont do proper maintenance. people dont realize a tranny needs to b maintained also.
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Yes you can convert a manual tranny to an auto. But I'm not sure about the price. You can not convert the transmission...
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Some say in town use the regular "D" and on the hiway use the circle "D". I just put it in the circle "D" sn forget it. It goes...
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In motor-driven vehicles it's often best to use a high gear, as it reduces the likelihood of the wheels spinning loose.For a...
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No sealants are necessary. Worst case scenario, you would use hi-temp.Mopar (Chrysler dealer parts departments ) stock a RTV made...
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What vehicle? (It is possible that if the transmission is conventionally controlled that there is a cable that connects throttle...
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stuff called babbit. The same stuff that your brake pads are made of. also known as asbestos really danger for your health
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a) Check gear oil level/condition. b) or you have a worn synchronizer. Verify that your clutch linkage is adjusted, if this...
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AnswerIf the transmission leak is visible from the outside try the RIGHT STUFF gasket maker. It can be purchased at NAPA auto...
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The answer is: any force equal to or greater than the forward momentum of the truck. So many variables enter into calculating a...
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Possible? yeah, it is possible. But is it worth the trouble? That is another question. not worth it unless your building a...
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Yes, mine will, 2001 HD XLH883
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One cause for the key not turning all the way off could be that the tumblers in the ignition lock mechanism are out of alignment....
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Really, this depends on the vehicle in question. Usually, it becomes obvious by looking at the vehicle with the wheel removed and...
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you must stop the car to switch from/to drive, park, reverse. no, you don't have to switch from 1st, to 2nd, to 3rd. that's...
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You MIGHT be able to solve the problem if you haven't damaged the clutches already. Drop the transmission pan, check for large...
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The linkage in the transmition is loose. I am having the same problem. I have brought the car in 3 times. They tell me there...
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The answer would be in most cases yes. The question is would it be worth all the time and money doing so? In my opinion I would...
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YES, a lot easier than auto to manual. changing the transmission is the easiest part then you have do all the laying in the...
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AnswerHey Bob==You don't say what kind of car it is but if it is a GM it can be the torque convertor needing a new solonoid....
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it looks like a motor oil dip stick. but where you put it in is a bigger circle than the motor oil, it is most likely to be seen...
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Hi, the trans front pump bolts have become loose. but if it has been slipping for a while then tigntening the bolts will not...
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Logic says 4WD saps more energy from the drivetrain, thus it will rob you of an extra couple miles per gallong. -bZj
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If it has a 4L60E then you need a new transmission control solenoid inside the transmission. If you have the 4L80E then you need...
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you could have a siezed front u joint replace it and the noise should go away.
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the letter "L" stands for "Low". normally low wouldn't be used but it would be used to maintain high engine rpm at low vehicle...
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Driving in 3rd gear instead of fourth will not affect your transmission as much as your engine. In fact, if you are driving in a...
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2001 impala transmission service how often
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The gears are located in the manual transmission. This assembly of gears and pinions is most of the time located just behind the...
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In transmission line minimum 3 conductors are run in parallel. Every conductor has a flux which produce losses in other conductor...
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Take it to a mechanic! I agree with the last answer, an independent one. You replace the shaft, not the jont-not worth...
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Usually measures the distance travelled for a designated trip. It also calculates the gas mileage based on the amount of gas...
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Possibly you need some transmission fluid More Likely, depending on Your climate, You may have developed some frost, or dirt, on...
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if the car won't start you need to change it.the pump is located in the fuel tank. Disconnect negative battery cable,then remove...
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AnswerI believe that the entire engine must be dissasembled...more or less the water pump is located behind the timing belt and...
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Be sure there isn't a fuel leak that you may be mistaken for it coming out the exhaust pipe. Is it there when the car is off? ...
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my 1998 ford escort has had this problem for a couple days and I went to Shucks and borrowed their fail code sensor for free. ...
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remove a12mm bolt that holds down the yellow dip stick it is behind the front motor mount it is hard to see. reach it from the top
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Answerremove the drive shaft on rear wheel drives and remove the tailshaft cover the speed o gear will be on the shaftPay...
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Since 1996, engine ignition control has been handled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM has direct control over...
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Well I took the car to the Ford dealer here and they told me the transmission was going out (the bands were very thin) well I had...
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If it's an automatic transmission,the fluid could be low.If it's a manual transmission,the clutch could be bad. If FWD, be...
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Either you have a vacuum leak on your transmission or the bands on second and third gear are burnt off. Try pulling off the...
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The only way to check is to plug your car's computer to the scanner which are avalable at the auto parts store. AUTO ZONE does it...
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Generally no because the one for the automatic has a trans cooler built into it. I would have to disagree as long as everything...
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You should only have a 2-digit code. Here is a link to the entire list: A "41" indicates "charging system excess or no field...
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Answerto change the transmission in a 97 Ford Taurus you must jack up the vehicle, remove the air cleaner box,the battery and the...
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Get the drive shaft out of WHAT? Front wheel drive vehicles are considerably more difficult to remove than most rear wheel...
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It depends on what you mean by "stops". Does the engine keep running? If it stalls, there's probably something wrong with one...
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Answerall u have 2 do is toss out the Intermediate Housing-transfer case-Driveshaft-Crossmember 4 Transfer Case &...
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Possible bad clutch will do it. Check to make sure that the trans fluid is full with the right viscosity and check the...
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i think as long as it's a 2 wheel drive 5 speed anywhere from 1990 to 1996 should work... check the model number of yours and...
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AnswerI was told by Mitsubishi of groton that the fuel filter was in the Gas tank so there was no real need to replace it.
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According to my references The Allison 1000 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission, 5 speed 1000 Initial...
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AnswerHow do you know you need a new transmission? AnswerIf your tranny is already goin bad id go have a little fun with...
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The code 1709 is pointing to a problem with the Kick Down Servo Switch. Circuit open or shorted to ground.
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AnswerNumber one it depends on the vehicle such as year, make and model. Number two depends on who is going to do the work....
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The trans has set a code you need to get it checked
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AnswerRemoving the Transaxle is easy, the best thing to get is one of the Haynes manuals - I just put a clutch in my son's 626...
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Look underneath on the transmission.It screws in and usually has a round head on it.2-3 times bigger than a spark plug and a...
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Chevrolet. It is a Chevy but the engine and drivetrain is that of a Toyota Corolla. It was made by Toyota and is a...
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