Archive for July, 2010


How many Volvo owners with automatic transmission have had to replace the transmission on their car?

I’ve been told by two reliable mechanics that Volvos with automatic transmission are much more likely to need major repairs or replacement than the same make with manual transmission. I’m seriously considering a used 1999 Volvo S70 with over 65,000 miles. The car is being sold by the original owner who has all the maintenance [...]

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What’s this chattering noise I hear in the transmission of my truck?

I hear a chattering noise in the transmission in my truck, and I can’t figure out what it is. It only happens in 3rd and Overdrive. I forgot to elaborate on what type I own. It’s a 1996 Mazda B3000 with 160,000 miles, more or less 2 or 3 thousand.

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2001 honda accord: transmission possible recall?

i have had work done on my transmission and yet when you drive it still will hesitate and downshift..(automatic). i was wondering if anyone has a similar problem or may know something.

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How often to change the clutch and transmission fluid?

I have a 2006.5 Kia Optima with the 5-speed manual transmission. I don’t have an owner’s manual. At what mileage intervals should I change the clutch fluid and transmission fluid? I’ve never owned a car with a manual transmission before.

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What kind of standard transmission is in a 2000 Ford f250 7.3 powerstroke?

is it the ZF S6-650 6-speed or another kind of standard transmission? Wikipedia states that the ZF S6-650 is in all models from 2001-2009, so I dont know if it would be in the 2000 model. Any help would be great, thanks!

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