Transmission slippage/engage then disengages
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Transmission slippage/engage then disengages
Hi, I was driving home today and was going about 45mph when i had the pedal at about 1/4 throttle (normal driving). The car then revved up almost like the transmission slipped for a second and went back to normal. A few minutes later down the road the transmission decided to not respond to any throttle input..I could only hear the supercharger whine when I press the pedal. My car came to a dead stop as I pulled over to the side of the road. I turned the car off, put it back into drive and it would engage until a minute later while i was driving down the road when it would decide to completely disengage. Did this multiple times until I finally was able to make it home. Anyways, does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be wrong with the tranny? Thanks.
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It could be something as simple as the fluid level. If it suddenly started doing this and kept on doing it after multiple restarts, then you may have a pretty bad leak somewhere. At the very least check the level and condition of the fluid and look under the car for leaks. If it's not that, then I can't even hazard a guess as to the cause.
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Damn..ic. I have searched and some are saying to check the level of the oil to : search near firewall, beneath air cover, etc.. but no one with a 55 chimed in. So..How would I go about this exactly? Appreciate it.
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oh btw.. notcied your from chi town.. sweet... lived near Schaumburg for many years..huge ****ing meets on friday nights at the streets of woodfield many years ago.. haha those were the days..
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Do you have any leaks under the car? Have you checked your fluid level? Passenger side fender, lean into motor, between motor and firewall. Black cap with a red plastic lock which needs to be broken. You do need a dipstick though, does not come with one.
Someone used a thick wire from Home Depot and measured up. That would also work in a pinch, 4' long. I don't have those measurements, it's in another thread. I just recommend getting a dipstick.
Someone used a thick wire from Home Depot and measured up. That would also work in a pinch, 4' long. I don't have those measurements, it's in another thread. I just recommend getting a dipstick.
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Do you have any leaks under the car? Have you checked your fluid level? Passenger side fender, lean into motor, between motor and firewall. Black cap with a red plastic lock which needs to be broken. You do need a dipstick though, does not come with one.
Someone used a thick wire from Home Depot and measured up. That would also work in a pinch, 4' long. I don't have those measurements, it's in another thread. I just recommend getting a dipstick.
Someone used a thick wire from Home Depot and measured up. That would also work in a pinch, 4' long. I don't have those measurements, it's in another thread. I just recommend getting a dipstick.
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Here is the dipstick measurement if you want to make your own.
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