Transmission shot?
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Originally Posted by CKit,Jan 10 2010, 10:17 AM
It sounds like you still have an air bubble in your lines.
#13
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The fluid level drops imperceptibly as the clutch wears. If the fluid is below the min mark, it was either removed by an unscrupulous mechanic or it leaked. Check the master cylinder (on the inside of the firewall, where the pushrod from the pedal goes into the firewall) and the slave (on the driver's side of the transmission, just about under your feet, covered in a black rubber boot) for leaks.
You should consider replacing the master and slave as a set as they tend to fail at about the same time.
I disagree with wildncrazy, well, at least, I agree there is less heat, but I still think you should use a good fluid. I'm not sure if it's because there is so little of it, or what, but I find that clutch fluid fouls up faster than brake fluid.
I also would NEVER flush a leaking system. Add fluid, that's fine, but if you flush it you will probably find your minor leak will become a huge one.
If you flush, clean the reservoir with a clean shop towel as best you can to get all debris/gunk out.
You should consider replacing the master and slave as a set as they tend to fail at about the same time.
I disagree with wildncrazy, well, at least, I agree there is less heat, but I still think you should use a good fluid. I'm not sure if it's because there is so little of it, or what, but I find that clutch fluid fouls up faster than brake fluid.
I also would NEVER flush a leaking system. Add fluid, that's fine, but if you flush it you will probably find your minor leak will become a huge one.
If you flush, clean the reservoir with a clean shop towel as best you can to get all debris/gunk out.
#14
I think this is becoming something out of my expertise. I will have to bring it to the shop sometime this weekend. At least now I have an idea of what could be wrong.
Again,
thank you all!
Again,
thank you all!
#16
Tidus,
Yes I was able to switch to 2nd and then 1st and vice versa. I played with all the gears back and forth to test and even drove around the block to see if everything was okay. Thank you for the wire information. I was concerned because my car was broken in once (got GPS stolen) and I thought somebody had messed with the engine bay because soon after that is when the clutch problem began to take place.
khanh
Yes I was able to switch to 2nd and then 1st and vice versa. I played with all the gears back and forth to test and even drove around the block to see if everything was okay. Thank you for the wire information. I was concerned because my car was broken in once (got GPS stolen) and I thought somebody had messed with the engine bay because soon after that is when the clutch problem began to take place.
khanh
#17
When was the last time you changed the transmission oil? Older oil + Low temperatures will certainly cause the symptoms you are having, change the gear oil out and let us know what happens.
#18
Hi 4evertopless,
I have never changed the transmission oil since I have only owned the car since feb 08. Oh one thing I forgot to mention - I bought it at 52k miles and now it sits at ~55k miles. Yes I will let you know what happens as I plan t take it to the shop this weekend. Thank you!
khanh
I have never changed the transmission oil since I have only owned the car since feb 08. Oh one thing I forgot to mention - I bought it at 52k miles and now it sits at ~55k miles. Yes I will let you know what happens as I plan t take it to the shop this weekend. Thank you!
khanh
#19
It turns out that the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid, which explains the clutch fluid level being low - and thus the clutch problem. I'm down $400, but at least shes running good again.
#20
Originally Posted by easy.squirt,Jan 19 2010, 09:02 PM
It turns out that the clutch slave cylinder was leaking fluid, which explains the clutch fluid level being low - and thus the clutch problem. I'm down $400, but at least shes running good again.