Is it bad to manually downshift an automatic car?
Never use the automatic transmission to slow down This practice is not acceptable in automatic transmissions because a forced downshift at high-engine RPMs can result in excessive transmission wear, specifically to the clutch friction plates and the transmission bands.
Can you manually shift an automatic car?
The answer is usually no, because most automatics will even have a built-in option for the driver to use the gear selector like a manual stick. This is intended to give the driver a bit more control in adverse conditions, such as on hilly terrain.
What is the problem with Hyundai Elantra automatic transmission?
Transmission violently bucks at highway speeds and then shifts to neutral. There is suddenly no throttle response at speeds exceeding 60 mph requiring the car to be coasted to safety if possible. After turning off the key and restarting, the problem appears to be gone. This has happened 2 days in a row for me.
Can a Hyundai Elantra shift into 6th gear?
A lot of times shift into 6th is actually downshift to 4th. 6th gear very hard to shift into. Transmission slips between gear 2 and 3 (6 speed manual). Electronic sensors do not “lock” in the gear.
What causes ATF to overheat in Hyundai Elantra?
ATF was overheating due to blockage in the transmission. Had to remove the filter to access the blockage to remove it. Transmission TCC valve inactive when transmission is started out in 3rd gear but is active once the gearshift is put in drive and back into 3rd gear.
Is the Trans TCC valve in the Hyundai Elantra working?
Trans TCC valve is supposed to work in both 3rd and 4th all the time. Car seemed to be slipping (as if on ice) and then would get very sluggish. Was also making a loud clanking noise when hard turns.
Transmission violently bucks at highway speeds and then shifts to neutral. There is suddenly no throttle response at speeds exceeding 60 mph requiring the car to be coasted to safety if possible. After turning off the key and restarting, the problem appears to be gone. This has happened 2 days in a row for me.
A lot of times shift into 6th is actually downshift to 4th. 6th gear very hard to shift into. Transmission slips between gear 2 and 3 (6 speed manual). Electronic sensors do not “lock” in the gear.
ATF was overheating due to blockage in the transmission. Had to remove the filter to access the blockage to remove it. Transmission TCC valve inactive when transmission is started out in 3rd gear but is active once the gearshift is put in drive and back into 3rd gear.
What’s the case number on the Hyundai Elantra?
We’ve had the Elantra in the shop 7 times and the transmission replaced 3 times. The case number with Hyundai is 508316, the case number we had with the bbb is hyu-9980560. The transmission will slip into neutral when passing or accelerating, creating a possible life threatening situation.