Car Issues ?

[seasalt101]

Originally Posted by Jovial
If its a mechanical problem that is causing the slipping changing the fluid wont matter. If the trans only slips on occasion then it's probably not due to a hard failure of a part but rather an intermitten symptom, i.e clog. In this case a clean filter an fluid may rinse out any junk. I would start by changing the fluid and filter if yours has one, it's cheap and might correct the problem. If the problem still persists then the trans may need surgery.
Some shops recommend against flushing the trans, they say that flushing may dislodge particles which may later cause a clog elsewhere in the trans. If the transmission fluid was changed on a on a regular basis flushing is unnecessary because the fluid remained clean enough to keep the junk in suspension. If flushing was performed on a regular basis it is also unlikely that there is any junk to dislodge.
do not know the history of the car i let it run about 30 seconds when i start it, unless it's cold, about 3 minutes then, it is intermittent but on hills i can feel it slip and see it on the tach, if i flush it then it is fine then it starts doing it again would that not get the remaining particles? and how are you jovial its been awhile are you relocated yet?...tobin

 

[jovial]

Is the trans leaking Tobin? Hard to say without knowing at what kind of driving the car is used for. Transmission shops in San Francisco seem do a good business

lots of hills.
I was home for a little while in July and Sept going to try to make it back in Oct for Columbus day. Unfortunately my time will be spent doing preventative maintenance. Popular Mechanics magazine has a good article in the Oct issue on how to make you car last 200,000 miles. I have to agree it's correct, two of our cars have over 200K. Thanks for asking.

 

[seasalt101]

Originally Posted by Jovial
Is the trans leaking Tobin? Hard to say without looking at what kind of driving the car is used for. Transmission shops in San Francisco seem do a good business

lots of hills.
I was home for a little while in July and Sept going to try to make it back in Oct for Columbus day. Unfortunately my time will be spent doing preventative maintenance. Popular Mechanics magazine has a good article in the Oct issue on how to make you car last 200,000 miles. I have to agree it's correct, two of our cars have over 200K. Thanks for asking.
daily running around grocery getter, and the hills are not that steep here at all, nothing like sf kinda like slow grades

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by digitydash
I dont care how you spell it was just giving him info to help out.
Didn't mean to offend, just that some Amoco stations also have a garage attached. I didn't want him taking it to the wrong place.

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by seasalt101
what about a slipping tranny, would a fluid flush and filter change fix that...tobin
Again, slippage is caused by lack of pressure or worn clutches. If a clogged filter is the culprit, then a fluid and filter change will fix it. Almost all else requires an overhaul.
I assume that ATF level has been checked in both of the cars mentioned above.

 

[seasalt101]

Originally Posted by socal57che
Again, slippage is caused by lack of pressure or worn clutches. If a clogged filter is the culprit, then a fluid and filter change will fix it. Almost all else requires an overhaul.
I assume that ATF level has been checked in both of the cars mentioned above.
yes shows full...tobin

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by seasalt101
yes shows full...tobin
Does the transmission whine, getting louder with RPM?
Could be a dirty filter.
Could need an overhaul.

 

[seasalt101]

Originally Posted by socal57che
Does the transmission whine, getting louder with RPM?
Could be a dirty filter.
Could need an overhaul.
the transmission doesn't you here the engine loading up though...tobin

 

[jovial]

Id start with a change of fluid and new filter like socal57che said, mainly because it's an easy task. If it still continues your going to have overhaul it IMO. What kind of vehicle is it Tobin?

 

[seasalt101]

Originally Posted by Jovial
Id start with a change of fluid and new filter like socal57che said, mainly because it's an easy task. If it still continues your going to have overhaul it IMO. What kind of vehicle is it Tobin?
96 gmc jimmy 4wd, i'm hoping the new filter and flush will work i can't afford a tranny right now...tobin

 

[jovial]

I enjoy working on cars man, too bad we are so far apart. Swapping one out on your Jimmy would be fairly straight forward. If it comes down to it and the thing craps out on ya, Ive found them on Craigslist before for a good price. This one should be pretty popular probably a 4L60E.

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by seasalt101
96 gmc jimmy 4wd, i'm hoping the new filter and flush will work i can't afford a tranny right now...tobin
If you are looking to delay the repair there are additives that cause the seals to swell and thus prolonging the inevitible. If the fluid and filter doesn't do you any good you could try an additive. I usually don't recommend this, but if money is an issue it won't hurt and could buy you some time.
Craig$-list often has mechanics that will trade work/parts for ??? whatever. If you have something to barter that may be worth looking into.
If I remember correctly the top 2 bolts on the bell housing are doozies on the S-10s.
Here's one:http://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/418301909.html

 

[earlybird]

Wow this thread blew up and I missed it.
Took my car in and they could only perform a drain and fill and it did nothing. Car still shifts rough. So they hook it up to run diagnostics and come back with nothing. Everything according to their computer is fine. Obviously, this is wrong. So today I'm bringing it to a transmission place. Fingers crossed that it is something minor.

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by earlybird
Everything according to their computer is fine. Obviously, this is wrong.
A computer can only see electrical inputs and outputs. It cannot detect a mechanical malfunction unless it monitors that particular part or indirectly monitors that function.
Even an electronically controlled automatic trans. still uses the same basic hydraulic fundamentals to function.

 

[aquaknight]

What did you take it in to? Jiffy Lube or the dealer? My money is on bad shift solenoids...

 

[earlybird]

I'm hoping for something cheap. I brought it to my local mechanic. I really like these guys but I don't know much about cars so I really don't know. Anyway, they refered me to a tranny shop right across the street. I'm going to a specialist

Wish I had a $10 co-pay

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
What did you take it in to? Jiffy Lube or the dealer? My money is on bad shift solenoids...
All at once?
A shift solenoid usually affects the gear it controls, not all the gears.

 

[seasalt101]

thanks guys hopefully its a cheap fix if this matters around town it doesn't slip so my fingers are crossed...tobin

 

[aquaknight]

Originally Posted by socal57che
All at once?
A shift solenoid usually affects the gear it controls, not all the gears.
Well if it's 1-2 that's bad, and the 2-3 is noticable, and the rest 3-4, 4-5 (5speed auto on that TL right?) if the first solenoid is dirty/damaged/bent(though I think most are plastic right?) that could cause a slow change and clunk the tranny when the solenoid opens from closed for the 1-2 shift, and closes for 2-3 (I think I got that straight?).
BTW Earlybird, this is something I reaaaally would trust to have an Acura dealer look at, and at the bare minimum, get their findings, even if would be a long drive.

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
Well if it's 1-2 that's bad, and the 2-3 is noticable, and the rest 3-4, 4-5 (5speed auto on that TL right?) if the first solenoid is dirty/damaged/bent(though I think most are plastic right?) that could cause a slow change and clunk the tranny when the solenoid opens from closed for the 1-2 shift, and closes for 2-3 (I think I got that straight?).
BTW Earlybird, this is something I reaaaally would trust to have an Acura dealer look at, and at the bare minimum, get their findings, even if would be a long drive.
The 2-3 shift would be affected by the engagement of that solenoid not the disengagement of the 1-2 solenoid. Once this happens the controller will usually induce "limp-in" mode. (allow reverse and one forward gear, usually second)
I agree with visiting a dealer for your trans Earlybird. Nobody knows it like they do. If it is covered by the recall then they will be able to let you know by giving them the VIN over the phone.