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Automotive Repairs

Automatic Transmissions

Problem

Fluid leakage

Possible Cause

1. Defective pan gasket
2. Loose filler tube
3. Loose extension housing to transmission case
4. Converter housing area leakage

Remedy/Repair

1. Replace gasket or tighten pan bolts
2. Tighten tube nut
3. Tighten bolts
4. Have transmission checked professionally


Problem

Fluid flows out the oil filler tube

Possible Cause

1. High fluid level
2. Breather vent clogged
3. Clogged oil filter or screen
4. Internal fluid leakage

Remedy/Repair

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Open breather vent
3. Replace filter or clean screen (change fluid also)
4. Have transmission checked professionally


Problem

Transmission overheats (this is usually accompanied by a strong burned odor to the fluid)

Possible Cause

1. Low fluid level
2. Fluid cooler lines clogged
3. Heavy pulling or hauling with insufficient cooling
4. Faulty oil pump, internal slippage

Remedy/Repair

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Drain and refill transmission. If this doesn’t cure the problem, have cooler lines cleared or replaced.
3. Install a transmission oil cooler
4. Have transmission checked professionally


Problem

Buzzing or whining noise

Possible Cause

1. Low fluid level
2. Defective torque converter, scored gears

Remedy/Repair

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Have transmission checked professionally


Problem

No forward or reverse gears or slippage in one or more gears

Possible Cause

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Defective vacuum or linkage controls, internal clutch or band failure

Remedy/Repair

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Have transmission checked professionally


Problem

Delayed or erratic shift

Possible Cause

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Broken vacuum lines
3. Internal malfunction

Remedy/Repair

1. Check and correct fluid level
2. Repair or replace lines
3. Have transmission checked professionally


Contact us

G & M Farnsworth Transmissions
4410 Canyon Dr. (I-27)
AMARILLO, TX 79109

Call: (806) 358-8119

Fax: (806) 358-4112