Category: Transmission Problems and Fixes

If you’ve ever been driving your car and had it suddenly downshift hard when you slowed down, you’re not alone. Many drivers experience this issue at one time or another. It is clearly an indicator that something is going on with the transmission, but what exactly? If your transmission downshifts hard while slowing down can…

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If your transmission slips when first starting the car, it can be a very frustrating experience, especially if it happens frequently. This is something that car owners do not want to experience because transmissions are quite expensive. In this blog post, I will be discussing six possible causes of transmission slipping when starting your car.…

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Like all parts on vehicles, shift solenoids tend to break down too. But will a bad shift solenoid throw a code? Many car owners are saying that their shift solenoid needed replacement, but they didn’t have a check engine light or a specific code associated with it. This intrigued me. So, I cleared my afternoon…

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You get in your car, turn the key, and step on the gas. You shift into gear but nothing happens. Then, you re-shift only to hear a whirring sound. Then, you release the clutch and find that there is no tension on it. What’s wrong? It is time to change your transmission fluid. Transmissions are…

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How do you know if you need transmission fluid? When the fluid in your transmission gets too low, numerous problems can occur. This is because the fluid in the transmission is responsible for lubricating the transmission, powering the transmission, and cooling the transmission. A lot of people ask if there are any indicators that say…

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