A dangerous scalding hot fluid and exhaust pipe on the V8 and messy procedure. That hose connects to a housing and the housing bolts to the engine. Driven daily there is no leak. When this happens the valve sticks or it does not close all the way and causes a miss. That is a difficult thing to accomplish. Otherwise, check the dipstick regularly to avoid overfilling the fluid pan. Your mechanic probably installed the distributer exactly back in the same position as the worn out one.
If fluid starts to come out when you remove the plug, allow it to trickle until it stops. The car must be in the air and level. It sounds like you need and new transmission, the sun gear in it has failed and is the weak point on this transmission. If it does have them then the rad needs to be replaced or at lleast flushed with the prestone type cleaner. The question I have is are they needs to be replaced? I would also replace the transmission filter, the new filter should have a new pan gasket with it.
It is meant to be checked at room temperature 104 degress f. If it is full, fluid will be level to the whole created when you remove the plug. I deliver the local news paper for a living and I bought this car because it can hold all of my Sunday papers. Add the necessary amount of fluid to bring it to its proper level. Remove the old filter, install the new filter, use some gasket cement to glue down the new gasket to the pan and reinstall and fill with new fluid. Then, look for the automatic transmission fluid pipe near the engine, and pull out the dipstick.
Fluid level is best and most accurately checked when vehicle has been driven and is up to normal operating temperature and parked on level ground. A problem with engine performance will cause the transmission not to operate effectively. As always, any suggestion is highly appreciated. Did it do it before you changed the fluid and filter? Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick. If oil runs out put the plug right back in.
After removing the motor oil and filter, spray some engine degreaser on the side of the motor and transmission to remove dirt and to make finding future leaks and pinpoint their location. Does the test lamp illuminate? The transmission dipstick is at the center rear of the engine comparment behind the distributor. A faulty ignition switch may set this code. The engine is not in fuel cutoff. Did you find and correct the condition? For starters, you won't be able to find the dipstick. . The real kicker is that you turn the truck off for ten min its like it resets and its normal for another hour.
Could there be a stuck valve on this vent hose? This information is listed in your owner's manual. I was able to drive it home in third and drive. This is how you have to fill the transmission fluid as well. The 2002 Chevy Cavalier has a sealed transmission. I think the Klunk was when it tried to shift from first to third on the hill she was on. Keep reading for detailed instructions on how to check and add fluid to your automatic transmission system. You'll want to remove all but a couple of the transmission pan bolts on the bottom of the transmission.
If any one can help me I will be thank full I dont have much money to spend so I am hoping this is something that I can try to fix on my own Actually the trans guys are probably right. But after a week of sitting, it leaves a 1ft diameter wet spot. To properly check fluid level the vehicle needs to be running and warm and in park on a level surface. It was 2 ycylinder miss fire generic code - as the guy described. If it still is not reading the correct level, add more fluid. But after a week of sitting, it leaves a 1ft diameter wet spot. The fluid looks clear, red and smells like new.
When you get a new transmission have them to a corvette servo upgrade. If you routinely drive through mountains or tow heavy trailers, you will have to have the fluid changed more frequently. Have your transmission serviced with new fluid and a new filter. But you should after about 60k miles depending on how well your drive the car. I am not a car savvy person, but could that cause the gear shifting problem on high speed? But I would like to find out if chevy has had any recalls on these models as well.