Q:I have a 2001 Dodge Neon, and lately it seems as if everything is messing up And we are short on money. The radiator was leaking, so we put some stop leak in it, and it works, temporarily Now the transmission is leaking. The car slips in and out of gear The heater stopped working, and I could hear the water bubbling, but the car wasn‘t overheated. So I replaced the thermostat. Heater started working again. Then the next day heater stopped working and water is boiling again.Took it in for an estimate today, well my hubby did They said the radiator needs to be replaced, the transmission is leaking into it and that‘s causing the problems Does this sound right? And does that affect the thermostat? Its our only vehicle, so he said we can drive it, just to keep tranny fluid in it But as soon as we put fluid in it, its leaking out I will see a little puddle $250 estimate Just wanna know before we spend the money

cheap fix: take the cooler lines off the radiator that come from the tranny. you need to plug/cap those holes. you now just need to connect the 2 cooler lines together. a decent auto parts store can get you what you need for $20 or less. you'll need to add tranny fluid as the water evaporates out. you should take it easy with the car.no towing or trips up hills until this is properly repairedbut it'll work a long time as a daily driver.

Q:I‘m looking to begin building a miata (NA body with a 1.8 BP swap), and I want to try to get a stronger transmission. The only question is: do I have to stick with Mazda transmissions of any year? Do all transmissions of different brands match together? Do I need to look a sizes or capacities? It will definitely be a manual trans. If you could give a suggestion to a good type or specific one, that would be great. Thanks!

better suspension travel for clearance, like rock climbing but it is a reverse for mud bogging, you don't want it for mud bogging

Q:I have a 94 Toyota Tercel. It‘s at 68k, and the last time I went in for an oil change they told me I seriously need a transmission flush. They quoted me $120. What‘s the difference between a flush and a fluid change? Does it make a serious difference? I got the car at around 32k and I haven‘t done anything to the transmission since then, although I‘m not sure of the maintenance record prior to that. I want to keep this car running for a long time, but I‘m pretty hard on money right now. Advice from experienced users would be really great. Thanks.

Transmission Fluid Change Vs Flush

Q:How much do you think it would cost to buy a used transmission for a 2004 Hyundai Sonata? I‘m not sure if I even need one but it feels like its slipping. Also, if you know of anything to do to fix it before replacing it that would be helpful too. I know NOTHING about cars so anything will help.

Formica makes a flooring system that looks like ceramic tile but isn't. There are 4 tiles per square and it comes in a big variety of tile styles and colors. We have it in the kitchen. We really like it. It is warmer, easy to clean and has held up very well for the last 8yrs. We also like hardwood flooring in the big rooms and carpet in the bedrooms. A friend put in bamboo floors and that looks and feels really nice. I don't know about the cost though. We have tile in our master bathroom. It looks nice but is cold to walk on so you have to add area carpets if you want something warm to stand on.

Q:I have a GM automatic 350 turbo glide transmission that has been sitting for about 6 years. I got it with the engine I bought sbc 350. I dumped a bunch of money into the engine in a rebuild/upgrade and want to possibly install this into my 62 Impala. What are the chances of this tranny being any good? The matching engine only had about 60k for mileage. I‘m tapped out on funds for a bit and wondering if this is worth installing without a rebuild. Of coarse I would do a fluid and filter change.

If the transmission was working when it was removed, it should work fine now. The rubber tail shaft seal and front pump seal should be replaced before you install the transmission. Sitting for long periods with no use will cause rubber seals to crack and dry out. Both seals are easy to replace with the transmission out of the vehicle. Good luck.

Q:I have a Honda Accord 1997 Ex Manual transmission. My model has the Vtec in it. My transmission has a crack or hole in the bell housing thus having no choice I need another transmission. Every where i have looked i cant find the exact same transmission. I can only find from the LX model without the Vtec but my question is.Will a manual transmission from a Honda Accord 1996-97 LX fit and bolt up and work on my Honda Accord 97 Ex?

transmission must come from the same engine. on the transmission usually on the side a white tag with either a number and letter or three letters and a number that will be the transmission i.d tag must match that number/letter combinationmy book gives a P2 model for those years that will work

Q:It‘s automatic, it‘s always switched from first to second gear kind of hard, it almost pops--but now it acts like it‘s having problems switching from 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th. Anyone have any idea what this could be or how expensive it would be to fix? Maybe a rough estimate of how much a rebuilt transmission costs? I checked the transmission fluid, and it‘s fine. The book claims it has a transaxle, is there a difference between transaxles and transmissions? It also idles really hard, any idea what could cause that?

the different between transaxle and transmission is the transmission have a single long driveshaft and a rear differential. transaxle have two driveshafts(left and right). ALL mercury 4 and 6 cylinders have transaxle type. problem you describe indicate bad transmission . cause about 1500.00 to rebuild your transmission. if your vehicle have a bad oil leak or worn out suspension parts , dont bother fixing the vehicle. you better off buying another vehicle

Q:I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier, 4 cylinder, and I need to know how to check my transmission fluid. Also, how do I add more if I need it? Thank you.

Well, there should be a dip stick towards the back of the engine, close to the firewall call transmission that is your dip stick. I would go buy the Haynes manual for your vehicle and it would guide you through how to drain, service, and check your fluids. plus its just good to have for other things that come up.

Q:Today my 1994 Chevy g10 beauville van stopped working due to transmission problems. I took it to the shop on the corner that does some of our repair work, but we have been noticing them getting higher and higher with their prices, so here is my question:What is a general estimate to repair/replace the transmission in the van? They said between $1,400.00-$1,800.00, but they aren‘t doing any of the work, they are just sending it to a transmission shop.I‘m getting the feeling it may be cheaper in other places and it‘s just so much because they want to make money off of the referral. Anyone else think I should go somewhere else and try to see what they say? I can‘t move the van with it being messed up though so will the other shops be able to get a accurate estimate to give?Just ranting. Thanks for looking.

That is the going rate. What independent shops do is make the money off the removal and installation, but subcontract out the actual rebuilding. Since you're paying the exact same price, I'd recommend taking it right to a reputable transmission shop. Unfortunately, some of the tranny shops are chain operations that just buy rebuild transmissions from major rebuilders. So look for a shop that's independent, does their own rebuilding and is a member of the trade association ATRA. Then you'll get a warranty that's good nationwide.

Q:My transmission slips when driving slowly but if you drive faster then 30 mph it drives perfectly. That being said, when i change my transmission fluid it always comes out black. What is causing this? Does the Saab have a transmission fluid filter that could be clogged? Any thoughts? Thanks.

I think it was not your fault that the label offered you no options other than don't do anything. It's obvious you didn't notice that before but it's so unusual that you would be given no cleaning options that you can't be faulted for not reading the label when you purchased it. It would be worth a try to take it back to the retail store where you purchased it and ask them to refund your money. If they say that's not possible, ask for a partial refund because you only got partial wear out of it before it was useless to you. I think the store is partially responsible for carrying a product that is not practical because it can't even be cleaned. One more argument for them to at least share the loss with you. It's worth a try but if you're nice about it, you're more likely to get them to agree with you. Good luck.