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.
Ford F250 4x4 transfer case grinding?
This is a 91 F250 Automatic, the truck makes a grinding sound when I put it in park or any drive gear. It also makes loud clunking if i drive it for a bit then let off the gas, like it is going into neutral then back into gear. Im pretty sure it is the transfer case because I can put it in 2H or 4H and it has these problems but in 4LOW, everything works fine. Any ideas what the problem could be?
Can I Disable or Bypass The Transfer Case In A 1997 Ford Explorer?
I believe my transfer case is going bad, when I get above 30 MPH and let off the gas there's a loud whining sound coming from under the car, as soon as I hit the gas the sound goes away. I've been doing research online and all the facts seem to lead to the transfer case. I don't have the money right now to buy a new one, but I'm saving up. In the mean time is there any way that I can bypass the transfer case or disable it in any way. I already took one driveshaft off so that the car is only rear wheel drive, but I'm not sure how to or if it's even possible to disable the transfer case without causing damage to the Transmission or axles. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you very much.
2001 Ford explorer sport four wheel drive problems?
when i try to engage my electronic control four wheel drive on my explorer nothing happens, it has a circular switch just left of the radio you can turn to either 2wd 4x4 high, or 4x4 low, i usually try to engage it once a month to make sure it still works but snow is coming and going to need it, but it is not working, when it was working, when i tryed to engage after i turned the switch a couple of seconds later i would hear a few clicks comming from the passenger side of the vehicle (probably a relay in sometype of control panel) but i no longer hear this, and none of the 4wd lights illuminate on the gauge cluster, is this something i can fix??? please help
Does a timing chain ever have to be replaced on a 1997 ford ranger?
My mechanic claims that my earlier mechanic did not need to replace my timing chain on my 1997 ford ranger 3.0 6cyl engine. The mechanic that made this statement claims my truck has something in the computer that keeps it in timing. The mechanic who made this statement has 40 years in the field. Is this true ? Whos is correct?
Problem with the transmission in a 2002 Ford F150, please help quick?
Ok so yesterday I drove the truck to the store, I drove through a puddle and im not sure if that is the problem. I parked it and went in the store, when I came back In got the truck, and let me add that it was pouring down raining, I got in and put it in reverse and it wouldn't budge, so I pressed down on the gas and it jumped backwards. So I put it in drive and drove on the way home at about 30 miles per hour I heard it make a bad noise and something grinded and it jump forward. So of course I pulled over and didnt drive it, I had someone come and get me, they drove behind me and I barely made it home without stopping, but when I arrived home I couldnt make it up my steep driveway. It kept slipping and dying. Ok so far ive tried drying all the electrical connections to the tranny, and checked the fuses, and checked the fluid. Next im going to change the tranny filter, and change the tranny fluid. What ideas do you guys have for me? Thank You!
Is it dangerous to drive with a bad wheel bearing?
A wheel bearing goes through several stages as it fails. First, you may hear a clicking while making turns. After that you may hear and feel a pulsing in the car, or a clicking while driving at low speeds. At this point, you MUST replace the bearing. It is extremely dangerous and you are putting your life at risk.A wheel bearing failure at high speed is one of the most fatal ways for a car to fail, so do not drive at high speeds until you can get the bearing repaired. On most cars, it will require a press or other specialty tools, so I would suggest taking your vehicle to a shop so that it is installed correctly. If you are familiar with the construction, function, and assembly of the bearing and axle it can be done at home.
Why does my car jerk slightly when shifting into reverse?
all automatics do this. Regardless of gear the magnitude, the jerk is a function of drivetrain and suspension slop, clutch pressure and condition, clutch engagement setting, transmission fluid properties, idle speed.If the jerk is extreme and changes engine RPM by more than 100RPM, you certainly have a problem. beware, it’s easy to get either ripped off or spend heavily. Start by checking idle speed, then inspecting/changing fluid, then inspecting suspension. then check the transmission and drivetrain for slop, wear, damage, starting at a driveshaft shop.Your low mileage car could suffer from the hands of an abusive and jerky driver, a driver who spent long hours shearing transmission fluid stopped in traffic, or a transmission defect.Without mechanical service, you can reduce the jerk by not stepping on the brake as you change gears, and shifting to neutral every time you must idle for more than 20 seconds.