Why do I keep losing my transmission fluid?
Not ever changing the fluid is usually what causes the transmission to fail; not changing it after the fact. If you’re losing fluid then it’s due to an external transmission leak, a faulty vacuum modulator, or a leaking transmission cooler.
What to do if you have a transmission leak?
The pan can be punctured or the plugs may not be tightened properly. Either way, if you notice transmission fluid, contact a mechanic so they can inspect and repair the fluid leak. A leak in the fluid lines can also be damaged by debris in the road.
Can a bad oil pressure switch cause the transmission to not shift?
Just like the above situation where the transmission has difficulty shifting due to a faulty oil pressure switch, this same problem can cause the transmission to not shift when it should. In this situation the engine RPM will be much higher than it should when it triggers the transmission to shift into a higher gear.
What are the symptoms of a bad transmission?
Odds are that the transmission is in this default gear due to a malfunction of some sorts that must be repaired before you drive again. 2. Vehicle has difficulty shifting One of the most common symptoms of a damaged oil pressure switch is a loose fitting wire that is attached to the switch and relays the information to the ECM.
Not ever changing the fluid is usually what causes the transmission to fail; not changing it after the fact. If you’re losing fluid then it’s due to an external transmission leak, a faulty vacuum modulator, or a leaking transmission cooler.
The pan can be punctured or the plugs may not be tightened properly. Either way, if you notice transmission fluid, contact a mechanic so they can inspect and repair the fluid leak. A leak in the fluid lines can also be damaged by debris in the road.
What to do if you lose your gear oil?
In a Bravo drive that an owner beats the crap out of, a drive shower can help prevent this problem but most boaters don’t need one. Gear oils have a very high density, and a fairy low gravity. Drop a golf ball in a bucket of gear oil and it take a while to reach the bottom.
What’s the difference between engine oil and transmission fluid?
Most people are familiar with engine oil – after all, oil changes are a frequent part of car maintenance. Transmission fluid is a little less known – although just as important. Transmission fluid keeps all the parts inside your gearbox – your car’s transmission – from grinding as they move. Transmission fluid allows your car to shift with ease.
Where does transmission fluid go after a rupture?
Your trans should have a modulator, remove the vacuum line going to it and see if it is wet inside or any fluid is leaking out of the modulator. The only other place it could be going is in the radiator from a ruptured cooler. The coolant looks normal. I looked at it the other day.
How can I tell if my transmission fluid is leaking?
Another thought is an odd seal leak that only leaks under driving conditions. One way to check for this is to clean the bottom of the transmission, especially around the inner cv joints as best as possible.
How much transmission fluid is in my car?
It has been using a quart of transmission fluid in less than 100 miles. There is no smoke to indicate that it might be getting sucked into the vacuum modulator like in the old days. (Does it even have one?) There is also no evidence of it leaking onto the ground or the underside of the car.
What happens when the transmission goes out on a Mercury Sable?
Driving down street, stoped to turn, then accelerated when transmission went out, no warning signs just went out, no reverse or forward use. Sent car to repair shop and told no codes show up on computer no signs of leaks or damage to transmission, bad torq converter.
Is the Torq converter on my Mercury Sable bad?
Sent car to repair shop and told no codes show up on computer no signs of leaks or damage to transmission, bad torq converter. Keeping old converter after hearing of similar problems with other vehicles that share same transmission.
Why is transmission fluid disappearing, no leaks evident?
Transmission fluid is disappearing, no leaks evident. As to price, the most serious cause of a leak is the torque converter seal, which requires removal of the transmission. After that the next most costly repair is a leaking trans fluid cooler and this requires replacement of the radiator or the addition of an add-on fluid cooler.
Are there any problems with the 1997 Mercury Sable?
See all problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable . Contact stated the instrument panel would light up and the radio would go out, and the vehicle would shut off. She put the vehicle in park and was able to restart it. She contacted the mechanic, who replaced the two sensors on the vehicle.