When did the Pontiac Trans Sport get its name?
For the 1998 model year, Pontiac renamed the Trans Sport the Pontiac Montana, deriving the name from an exterior trim package introduced for 1997; the Montana was sold in two generations through 2009 (2006 in the United States).
When did the Pontiac Trans Sport Montana come out?
For the 1997 and 1998 model year (1999 in Canada), along with the roll out of this new generation of minivans, the Pontiac (Trans Sport) Montana was debuted, which had special cladding and wheels intended to give it a more rugged SUV-like appearance.
When did the power sliding door come out on the Pontiac Trans Sport?
The power sliding door became available as an option, after being introduced in 1993. Built-in child seats for the second row became available as an option. A traction control system became available as an option with the 3.8L V6. Rear deep-tinted windows now featured a darker tint than previously used.
How many seats does a Pontiac Trans Sport have?
The Trans Sport had three seating options: five-seat (three removable bucket seats in the second row); seven-seat (adding two removable bucket seats in a third row) and six-seat configuration, with two bucket seats per row. Air suspension was offered as an option.
When did the Pontiac Trans Sport get a headlight washer?
The headlight washers from 1990 to 1993 were four smaller dome-shaped jets positioned in front of each low and high beams. When North American Pontiac Trans Sport received a mid-cycle refresh with new front design in 1994, the low sales volume did not justify expense of recertifying the new front design and headlamps.
For the 1998 model year, Pontiac renamed the Trans Sport the Pontiac Montana, deriving the name from an exterior trim package introduced for 1997; the Montana was sold in two generations through 2009 (2006 in the United States).
For the 1997 and 1998 model year (1999 in Canada), along with the roll out of this new generation of minivans, the Pontiac (Trans Sport) Montana was debuted, which had special cladding and wheels intended to give it a more rugged SUV-like appearance.
The power sliding door became available as an option, after being introduced in 1993. Built-in child seats for the second row became available as an option. A traction control system became available as an option with the 3.8L V6. Rear deep-tinted windows now featured a darker tint than previously used.
The Trans Sport had three seating options: five-seat (three removable bucket seats in the second row); seven-seat (adding two removable bucket seats in a third row) and six-seat configuration, with two bucket seats per row. Air suspension was offered as an option.
Why does my car make a wooshing noise?
The wooshing noise usually indicates that you’ve got a vacuum leak somewhere in your engine. If this is the case, inspect your vacuum hoses and intake piping for leaks as vacuum leaks can make your vehicle run poorly and potentially damage your engine.
Why is there a noise coming from the transmission?
When your car is speeding down the road, there are many components moving at the same time: in the engine, transmission, and drive line mechanism. This can make it hard to isolate the source of a particular noise and tell whether it is coming from the transmission.
What does it mean when your transmission is gurgling?
If you hear a gurgling noise, particularly while shifting gears, it may mean that your fluid levels are low enough to cause damage to your transmission. After noticing any of these noises coming from your transmission, make sure to bring your vehicle to a dealership professional for service.
What does it mean when your transmission slams into gear?
When your transmission slams into gear it can be a sign of abnormal pressures, worn components or even a low fluid level. Start by checking your transmission fluid level and condition on the dipstick. If you find a low fluid level, ad BlueDevil Transmission Sealer and top off the fluid to get things back to normal.
Can you hear the whirring of the transmission?
You most likely won’t be able to hear the whirring unless the car is moving. If you think you have a transmission noise, skip down to one of the twelve diagnostic sections below for the exact type of noise you have, or feast your eyes in the meantime on the diagram below.