Tranny slippage?
spano
03-21-2006, 04:24 PM
Two questions:
When the vehicle is going from second to third (automatic) the RPM's climb from 2X to almost 3X before it catches and moves. Seems like slippage but I haven't had the vehicle long and haven't driven an automatic in years so I don't know if that is a normal amount of RPM's at shift. Fluid level is OK on the tranny dipstick....
I also let my vehicle sit for a week and noticed a red/clear leak coming from the back of the engine and dripping on the ground. I say red/clear because at first glance it looked like water but up against white paper it looks a liitle redish. Any connections at the rear of the engine that may be causing this problem? I haven't been able to pin-point it because of my large head not fitting under the car and the garage jack holding up the motorcycle.The thing I don't want to hear is they are related to a bigger problem but I am already resigned to that fact if true and will bring it to a shop for further investigation. Thanks in advance for the help!
When the vehicle is going from second to third (automatic) the RPM's climb from 2X to almost 3X before it catches and moves. Seems like slippage but I haven't had the vehicle long and haven't driven an automatic in years so I don't know if that is a normal amount of RPM's at shift. Fluid level is OK on the tranny dipstick....
I also let my vehicle sit for a week and noticed a red/clear leak coming from the back of the engine and dripping on the ground. I say red/clear because at first glance it looked like water but up against white paper it looks a liitle redish. Any connections at the rear of the engine that may be causing this problem? I haven't been able to pin-point it because of my large head not fitting under the car and the garage jack holding up the motorcycle.The thing I don't want to hear is they are related to a bigger problem but I am already resigned to that fact if true and will bring it to a shop for further investigation. Thanks in advance for the help!
maxwedge
03-21-2006, 04:38 PM
Two questions:
When the vehicle is going from second to third (automatic) the RPM's climb from 2X to almost 3X before it catches and moves. Seems like slippage but I haven't had the vehicle long and haven't driven an automatic in years so I don't know if that is a normal amount of RPM's at shift. Fluid level is OK on the tranny dipstick....
I also let my vehicle sit for a week and noticed a red/clear leak coming from the back of the engine and dripping on the ground. I say red/clear because at first glance it looked like water but up against white paper it looks a liitle redish. Any connections at the rear of the engine that may be causing this problem? I haven't been able to pin-point it because of my large head not fitting under the car and the garage jack holding up the motorcycle.The thing I don't want to hear is they are related to a bigger problem but I am already resigned to that fact if true and will bring it to a shop for further investigation. Thanks in advance for the help!
Check the trans fluid, warmed up in park before you do anything.
When the vehicle is going from second to third (automatic) the RPM's climb from 2X to almost 3X before it catches and moves. Seems like slippage but I haven't had the vehicle long and haven't driven an automatic in years so I don't know if that is a normal amount of RPM's at shift. Fluid level is OK on the tranny dipstick....
I also let my vehicle sit for a week and noticed a red/clear leak coming from the back of the engine and dripping on the ground. I say red/clear because at first glance it looked like water but up against white paper it looks a liitle redish. Any connections at the rear of the engine that may be causing this problem? I haven't been able to pin-point it because of my large head not fitting under the car and the garage jack holding up the motorcycle.The thing I don't want to hear is they are related to a bigger problem but I am already resigned to that fact if true and will bring it to a shop for further investigation. Thanks in advance for the help!
Check the trans fluid, warmed up in park before you do anything.
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