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I would start by checking the quality of your transmission fluid?. The transmission fluid should be a bright red color. If it appears to be a brownish color then you could possibly have a problem with the clutch pack for first gear. If the fluid is a bright red with no oder other than transmission fluid would normally be, then it could possibly be a bad servo on the transmission. It could also be the seed sensor. Either way it goes the transmission will need to be serviced by a qualified technician. Hope this answers your question.
Honda recommends "Honda Genuine Manual Transmission Fluid". I've been using Amsoil Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid for the past 48,000 miles and have had no issues.
2005 Chevy Malibu has a sealed transmission with no dipstick, so you can't check the transmission fluid level without getting underneath the car and looking at the transmission itself.
Locate the transmission. Look for a small plug with a hex bolt on the passenger side of the transmission, adjacent to the passenger side front tire.
Start the engine and let it warm up to regular operating temperature. Remove the hex bolt from the plug hole in the side of the transmission with a wrench or socket. If transmission fluid flows freely from the hole, the fluid level is correct. If it barely drips, or no fluid comes out, the transmission fluid level is low.
There is no dipstick on these vehicles like u
will find on older american cars.
The transmission fluid can
only be checked when the transmission fluid temperature is between 35 to
45 degrees celcius.
The only way to know the fluid temp
is with a diagnostic scan tool. At that point you remove the fill plug in the bottom of the transmision
pan and fill with fluid until fluid drains back out. Use only genuine
VW fluid part number G 052162A2 or you will damage the transmision. If
you fill with fluid while tranny is to cool you will over fill and
damage the transmission. If you fill with fluid when the tranny is to
hot you will underfill and run a slight risk of damaging the
transmission. The fill plug and drain plug are next to each other so
make sure you are removing the right one.
The mechanics lied to you. Changing the transmission fluid and screen will not cause any car not to run. Just as you need to periodically change the oil, the same holds true for transmission fluid. Though the fluid is black, yoou state that you have no slippage or nothing out of the ordinary. If that is the case, then you do not need a new transmission. Just have the fluid and screen replaced and all will be fine. Make sure to pick up a transmission pan gasket while you get the necessary fluid and screen. Again, changing the fluid will not cause any car to not run. It is safe to perform the fluid change.
CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL SOUND LOW.TRANSMISSION FLUID + FILTER SHOULD BE CHANGED AT 30000 MILES..IF ALL IS GOOD.TRANSMISSION SHIFT VALVE ADJUSTMENT CORRECT.HAVE CAR SCANNED FOR TRANSMISSION FAULT CODES FOR FAULTY SHIFT SOLENOID OR PRESSURE SOLENOID AND TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR.
Set the parking brake and put a block on at least one wheel. Pop the hood and find the Transmission dipstick. Start the engine and shift the gear shift into neutral. Pull the dipstick, wipe it with a clean rag, put it back in, pull it out and read it.
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