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Maintenance & Repair Transmission Traumas?
2409 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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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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Replying to: awdhelp (Aug 10, 2009 7:30 am) Any car can go through a transmission at 100,000 miles especi9ally SUVS that tend to have a hard life. |
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All- I have a 2003 Astro Conversion Van that has given me great service. I had to rescue the wife from the local Walley Word parking lot where she could not get the van to move in revese, but slightly and then it felt like it was binding. I got it home replaced the fluid, filter, and substituted a quart for some lucas Transmission fix thinking that something might be sticking. I still have no reverse unless you REALLY force it, now the van will drive in neutral, but slip. I still get normal shift and can run highway speeds in drive and while doing this I tried to engage/disengage the overdrive/tow button on the shifter, but got no noticeable change in RPM. Thanks to all for you time to read and relpy!
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Replying to: rob5536 (Sep 21, 2009 6:28 am) It's possible some valve is sticking but more likely forward clutch is not releasing or the sun shell is damaged. By all means have the trouble codes read to see if there is a code present, but right offhand I'm not aware that this could be caused by electronics---but I don't know for sure. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jan 19, 1999 7:23 pm) |
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