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What are the symptoms of a broken torque converter in the transmission?

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BrielleDella
09/02/2025, 11:56:23 PM

When the torque converter in the transmission is broken, symptoms such as weak vehicle movement, excessively low transmission oil supply pressure, transmission oil leakage, abnormal transmission noise, and inability of the car to accelerate may occur. The following is an introduction to related content: 1. The torque converter in the transmission uses hydraulic oil (ATF) as the working medium to transmit torque, convert torque, change speed, and engage/disengage the clutch. Damage to it can affect the normal operation of the vehicle, so timely inspection and repair are necessary. 2. The car has no gears and no oil pressure while driving. This situation is often caused by damage to the oil pump drive lugs on the torque converter. During transmission repair, if a large number of metal particles are found in the oil pan and inside the transmission, and no worn components can be identified, it is highly likely that the torque converter is faulty.

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