What will happen if I drive with a very low transmission fluid?
It depends on whether your car is an automatic or manual transmission.Automatic: Automatic transmission fluid has multiple jobs in an automatic transmission. First, it is used for cooling the transmission. So, with low transmission fluid, your transmission will not be cooled properly. Second, it used to make the torque converter operate, and provide pressure to ensure proper operation of the various clutches and components within the transmission. Third, it is used to lubricate your transmission. If your transmission fluid is very low, the transmission will almost certainly be slipping. So it will feel like the vehicle is in neutral, with the engine revving, but no power being applied to the wheels. The shifts will be rough, if they occur at all, as the clutches are not getting proper pressure to perform shifts smoothly. If the transmission fluid is very low for a long period of time, the clutches will burn up from not being able to lock up properly, and the torque converter will likely fail due to improper fluid pressure. If you drive your automatic transmission vehicle with low transmission fluid, at some point, you will be looking at a bare minimum $2,000+ repair bill unless you are able to do the work yourself, in which case it will still be $1,000 plus.Manual: In a manual transmission, low transmission fluid will cause the gears, synchronizers, shift forks, and other components to wear quickly. The bearings within the transmission will also not be lubricated properly, and the transmission will begin to overheat. It will likely be quite difficult to shift the transmission between gears, if not impossible. A manual transmission with low fluid may last longer than an automatic transmission with low fluid, but the prognosis is still the same. Transmission failure will occur, at some point, sooner or later.If your transmission fluid is low, it is much cheaper and safer to fill it, rather than face the expensive repair bill. Fill the transmission fluid and keep an eye on your vehicle, as it is likely that you have a leak, especially if your transmission fluid is frequently low.
Will a car jump start with a bad starter?
How to Start a Car with a Bad Starter?The tips described below are the best possible ways to instill life into a dead starter. Try them one by one until you find a solution.Check the ConnectionsThe starter is an electric motor and a part of an electrical circuit. It sets the engine of a vehicle in motion. So, the engine won’t respond if there is an issue with the battery or the connections. Check the joint of all the connecting cables between the battery and the starter. Tighten everything because a loose connection means less flow of current to the starter.Check the starter for loose connections.Clean the CorrosionCorrosion could also be the culprit in obstructing the flow of electrical current. The dirt and grease can accumulate on the starter and the battery, and corrode the cable clamps and terminals of the battery.If this is the case, disconnect the battery and use a fine-grade sandpaper to clean the affected areas. It will remove the dirt, stain, and rust. If the corrosion seems pretty stubborn, apply a mixture of water and caustic soda. Be careful about not to damage any connections.SEE MORE:5 Things to Check for Car Hard Starting ProblemsHow to Diagnose an Engine that Doesn’t Start?Tap with a ToolIt’s another simple trick to the manual of how to start a car with a bad starter. If the starter is dead but the windshield wipers and headlights are working, the problem could be a stuck gear. The starter cannot function properly if that happens.Give the starter a tap about 4 to 5 times with a tool such as a hammer or a wrench. You have to carefully locate its position inside the car and distinguish it from other components. Besides, the taps should be gentle so that the part is not damaged.Tapping the starter with a hard tool might be effective.Sometimes, this method works even if the starter is actually bad. In that case, tapping will provide a temporary fix but the car could be dying anytime soon.Give the Car a Good ShakeIt’s another trick to release a stuck gear. However, you should do it only when you are a noob and don’t have the expertise to open the hood and locate the starter. Push down the vehicle’s handbrake lever while it is in top gear. It will rock the car and may loosen the jammed gear in the process.Ref: Find best deals of used cars from reliable Japanese sellers
My car won't start after metal touching positive post and it smoked. Could it just be the battery or something else?
First check all your fuse’s , yes every last one of them , most cars have a large fuse panel under the hood as well as in the passenger compartment, An then you also have what's called a “ Fusible Link “ , These are normally located going to High Amp Circuits , in your car , i.e. The starter , the alt , the fuse panels , Modern Cars have dozens of these Fusible Links , An they have different ratings that depends on the wire size going to that Component ( I think there are about 6 different gauges / sizes ). What happens when in your case a Direct Short , occurs it protects the wiring An various other electric components in your car ,, they melt down when large amounts of current pass thru them , most are covered in a Fire Resistance shrink tubing type material, An they are soldered on to the wiring of the various components , So grab your self a VOM Tester , or a Test Light use one for Computer Circuits - The VOM Meter would be a better choice , An starting looking for where there is no power where there should be power going , There's a old joke We Mechanics have - wires carry smoke thru them An when you let the smoke out there no good anymore, Good Luck , An hey don't let anymore smoke outta them wires , oh An if you find out it is a fusible link - don't let the Clown at the parts store try An sell you a 25 foot roll of it , tell them you only need like a foot ( 12 inches ) of it OK , An if they tell you otherwise go to another parts store as they are idiots ,
What does it mean if your starter is making a grinding noise?
Honda Accord /Civic :Why Starter Making Grinding Noise1.Flywheel should be suspect firstly.You need go ahead and climb back under your 2006 Honda Civic or 2007 Honda Accord and remove the access panel under the bell housing of the transmission. This will give you access to the flywheel. Using a flashlight you can inspect the teeth on the flywheel for any abnormal wear, then use a ½ inch ratchet and correct size socket for the crankshaft pulley bolt, and turn the engine clockwise. This will allow you to slowly inspect the hidden areas of the flywheel that could be damaged. Be sure to mark the flywheel with white out or a marker so you can verify when you start and end as you rotate. If at any time you feel uncomfortable doing this, please enlist the assistance of a certified mobile mechanic. After check ,if the flywheel is damaged ,it will need to be replaced.2.If you are unable to see any issues with the flywheel itself, then the problem may lay in the electrical components of the vehicle.Some of the most common electrical problems are corroded electrical connections, an undercharged or bad battery, or a malfunctioning component:bad neutral safety switch (automatic transmission),bad clutch safety switch (manual transmission),bad starter relay,bad starter solenoid,corroded electrical connections in the starting circuit,worn-out part in the starter motor or some other system component.For example,the ignition switch has failed to supply proper voltage to the starting circuit causing the starter solenoid to partially engage which can create a grinding noise .In this case,you could check the battery/relay/solenoid /ignition switch.If it’s a small problem,you could buy some aftermarket replacements then fix it.If you aren’t sure and don’t know how to do ,maybe a new starter at hexautoparts for your honda accord civic or a certified mechanic can get you back on the road quickly and safely.Anyway,if you hear a harsh or grinding noise as you try to crank up the engine, you may have a loose starter motor (mounting bolts), or a flywheel or pinion gear with broken or worn-out teeth. If the gears on the flywheel and pinion aren't able to mesh properly, all you hear is the sound of metal teeth clashing loudly.Hope that helps.
What are some symptoms of too much transmission fluid?
Excess transmission fluid will cause foaming in any transmission. Foam does not flow like oil, reducing cooling and lubrication. It also implodes on compression between gears or in the hydraulics of automatic transmissions, causing severe damage (pitting).In an automatic transmission, you will have higher temperatures and poor shifting, as it depends on solid hydraulic pressure, not spongy foam to move the clutches and bands.Automatic transmissions with dip sticks should be measured with the engine running, and consider the operating temperature. Note here how the heat affects the measurement. It should not be filled to the top when cold, or checked not running.If it does not have a dipstick, it is measured with the plugs on the side, depending on specific instructions per brand of car.Manual transmissions normally don't have dipsticks (some do). They are checked from a plug on the side of the transmission, and the level should normally be at the level of the plug, not above.
Can someone tell me where the starter relay is located on a 2005 nissan sentra?
Some time you can tap the starter with a 3/8" extension and hammer while some one is turning the key. That jars the starter and it may start the engine. Nissan remanufactured starter is your best choice. If you replace your Nissan Starter and give your core away then have a problem with brand X starter you will loose 100 dollars or more. Manual trans uses a clutch relay automatic uses a PNP park neutral park relay. Both relays are near the battery under the hood. I have replace lot's more starters than relays. Good Luck
What problems go along with a bad catalytic converter?
A clogged catalytic convertor causes the symptoms of a loss of power when accelerating or going up a hill. This is an often overlooked cause of loss of power, can cause check engine fault codes and lights, and mechanics will often change a few parts unnecessarily , especially if it is only partially plugged. A couple ways I check for plugged cats when a low power complaint is a symptom, and other obvious basic maintenance items have been checked for service is to have someone hold the rpm at about 1800 to 2000 steady. Then check for a good push of exhaust with my hand from behind the tailpipe. A plugged or partially plugged cat typically leaves a hot sickly feeling exhaust flow from the tailpipe. Compare to a known good working car nearby, known to be performing properly and with the same amount of cylinders. That slow , hot sickly flow at 2000 rpm compared to the hard push blowing your hand away of a not clogged cat is a dead giveaway, and I have NEVER misdiagnosed a plugged cat , or made false diagnosis with this method. Another way is watching a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold. When revving up, if the exhaust is plugged the gauge reading will climb then begin to slowly drop as the exhaust pressure builds up. Further testing will be needed to verify which part of the exhaust is plugged. Diagnostic by codes is unreliable and until now I had not heard of it. A code p420 only refers to catalyst efficiency. And can be set by faulty o2 sensors. Removing the exhaust and testing for engine power returning to normal works. But the hot sickly flow has been most accurate with my experience, in several cases where shops had missed it, were stumped and called me to come check. They are always embarrassed for missing the simplicity, but need not, as cars and their complicated electronics and even age old problems can lead to loss of power without any immediately obvious cause.