Archive for January, 2012


Why is the accelleration time more in cars with automatic transmission?

I just got a new BMW for my birthday and when I was looking at the website @ the accelleration times, the automatic was greater by a few tenths of a second. Even though my car has steptronic auto (which means I can use manual if I want, but w/ no clutch), is my accelleration [...]

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Why does my engine shut off when I put it into park?

It doesn’t always do it, but it does enough for it to be a noticeable problem. Right away, I assumed it was a transmission problem. My car is a 2001 Ford Focus. I’ve noticed the transmission fluid is discolored and I’m due for an oil change. Do you believe a transmission service would help me [...]

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My 1996 Chevy Camaro will not shift into (auto)overdrive. Any suggestions on where to start ?

I have done a transmission service recently, it didnt help. And, the cruise control quit working at the same time the auto overdrive stopped shifting.

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1991 Ford Ranger 4×4 transmission. Starts and runs good but when I put it in gear any gear the truck dies?

This is an automatic transmission. When I put it in gear any gear it dies and it sounds like I need to push in a clutch, but its an automatic. i need some help.

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Automatic Transmission will not start in drive, starts only in lowest gear.?

I have a 94 chev. camaro V6. It is an automatic Transmission. When i put the car in drive it goes nowhere, but the engine is running. In order for the car to move I have to start out in lowest gear and manually switch to higher gears the faster that I go. If I [...]

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