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Maintenance & Repair Transmission Traumas?
2406 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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I own a '90 Chevy G20 Sportvan.The other day I felt a moderate vibration while accelerating in third gear(it has a 700r4),as soon as it shifted to fourth it went away.It happens at about 55 or 60 mph. Not to say it won't happen at higher speeds I do regular maintence on the tranny(about every 50k)Don't drive crazy.I don't tow much.If I do its not heavy(less than 2k)My van has 130k miles on it.I checked the fluid this morning it was full and reddish brown(didn't smell burnt) I'm a little concerned, I was going to drop the fluid and see whats in the pan tomorrow.I could sure use some input. Thanks Ironhead83 |
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Replying to: ironhead83 (Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm)
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Replying to: ironhead83 (Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 5:24 pm) Thanks
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Replying to: ironhead83 (Feb 08, 2009 3:48 pm) |
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| I have an 01 jetta VR6 Has a bit of a skip between 2nd and 3rd gear after decelleration and geting back into excelleration figure 130k in the odometer so time for fluid and filter change. Dealership wants 375 for the change I think not!!! just need to know the basics of what to disconnect and a run down of the tools needed. | |
| I have a 07 vw rabbit. It has one of those manumatic/shifttronic things that lets me shift manually. Does using this create more wear and tear on my transmission than just putting it in D and driving normally? I sometimes engine brake. | |
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Hi, I have been hard at work finding a good used car w/ low miles for around $6-8K.Today, I came across a 2000 new beetle with 65,000 miles, clean, clean inside & out, fully loaded. However, I went over to a local mechanic to see about making an inspection on it and he told me that theTransmissions have caused major problems consistently. Is this true? I can't afford the car being in the shop. Thanks for your help. Madison |
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Hi everyone, My 2001 Lexus RX300's transmission just failed and I'm looking for a new AWD crossover-type vehicle, preferably in the same luxury class. I've seen lots of posts here and elsewhere that transmission problems are the norm for this model, though I got a lot more mileage out of mine (140k) than most seem to. I'd love a new RX but not if I'm setting myself up for another transmission failure. So, in looking at some competitors, I'm also seeing lots of posts about transmission problems around 80-100k for many models of AWD crossovers. My question for any mechanics and/or serial luxury crossover buyers is, are there any vehicles in this category that seem to have fewer transmission problems (and fewer overall reliability problems)? Some I'm considering are the Infiniti EX, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Mercedes GLK 350 (all AWD). Thanks!
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Replying to: whidbeyrep (Feb 03, 2007 7:33 pm) |
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