What to Do When a Car's Transmission Fails?
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Solutions for a failed car transmission include: 1. Adding transmission fluid; 2. Replacing the transmission fluid inlet filter screen; 3. Replacing the transmission fluid line pipe; 4. Replacing the transmission fluid pump; 5. Reinstalling the linkage or cable between the gearshift lever and the manual valve. Maintenance methods for the transmission are: 1. Regularly changing the transmission fluid; 2. Frequently checking the fluid level; 3. Avoiding coasting in neutral; 4. Periodically cleaning the transmission; 5. Avoiding forced gear disengagement; 6. Reducing the duration of idling to warm up the car. The functions of the transmission are: 1. Changing the gear ratio to meet the traction needs under different driving conditions; 2. Enabling reverse driving; 3. Interrupting power transmission to the drive wheels when the engine starts, idles, the car shifts gears, or needs to stop for power output.
The other day my transmission suddenly wouldn't shift gears, which totally freaked me out. I immediately pulled over with hazard lights on - never force it to drive when this happens, that'll completely wreck the transmission. Calling your insurance for a tow truck is the safest move, most policies include free towing service. At the repair shop, the mechanic diagnosed it as valve body sticking and insufficient oil pressure. The quote for OEM remanufactured transmission was ridiculously high at 20-30k yuan, so I ended up getting a quality rebuilt transmission assembly from a reputable shop for around 8k yuan with 2-year warranty. The lesson? Don't wait until problems arise to change fluid - replace OEM transmission fluid every 50,000 km and change the filter simultaneously.
