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adamq
02-29-2008, 08:00 AM
So my car is giving me a hard time again. LOL

About two weeks ago the transmission started slipping between neutral and first, first and second, and second and third. And reverse as well. Every gear, basically...

So I checked the ATF levels and sure enough it was bone dry. I added a Litre of ATF to it, and it was fine for a day or two.

That was Sunday, it is Friday today. The transmission has been slipping more and more daily, especially when it's cold outside. It was totally empty of ATF, so it's leaking rather quickly I guess.

What should I check first? Seals/gaskets I take it? Any suggestions?

I'm in college right now, so I'm going to be doing this repair myself haha :)

Thanks in advance,

-Adam
m10-power
02-29-2008, 08:59 AM
Fix it fast, transmission is probably already significantly damaged.
Kloubek
02-29-2008, 09:02 AM
^^^ Agreed. There is transmission "stop leak" you can try, although I question how effective it is....
adamq
02-29-2008, 01:53 PM
Thanks guys, I'm gonna get on it right now... I'll try that stop-leak stuff, but I too wonder how good it actually is...
Weapon_R
02-29-2008, 02:14 PM
Can you see any of the fluid under your car? Try keeping it filled as much as possible...1 liter is not enough. Try putting 2.5-3 liters into your transmission and see whether that helps.
Speed_69
02-29-2008, 02:16 PM
I'm guessing the transmission is already too damaged. Time for a new tranny.
Proboscis
03-01-2008, 03:03 PM
I had the same shit happen, I over revved the engine when cold in reverse over ice. Blew ATF straight out. I was told the front seal warped on the tranny.
Rat Fink
03-01-2008, 03:08 PM
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88jbody
03-01-2008, 03:48 PM
yup if it has gone that low more then one time there is already transmission damage.

washi it off at a car wash, go for a small drive round the block jack it up and see where it is dripping from
sr20s14zenki
03-01-2008, 03:51 PM
Could be as simple as a tranny cooler line going to the radiator too..what kinda car is it?
adamq
03-08-2008, 03:30 PM
1993 Toyota Tercel.

Thanks for all the tips, guys... It was the gasket on the ATF pan that was bad. I guess 15 years is a pretty decent lifespan for a cork gasket :P

I replaced it, as well as the ATF filter, and she's running very well and not losing any ATF, so all looks well.

Thanks :)