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What happens when an automatic transmission on a car fails?

The transmission is going bad in my car. The warning light is lit and it’s been shifting a bit funny for a while. I am about to get rid of this car, but I need to drive it for a … Continue reading →

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What happens when a transmission finally goes out?

I am driving my old car while my much newer Benz is in the shop… And I have a feeling that the transmission is going out. It’s a 1980 Volvo, and when I am going along on a flat road … Continue reading →

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What happens when you change gears without clutch by mistake ?

I’m learning to drive manual transmition. When I started the car I changed from neutral to Reverse and I forgot to press the clutch. What do you think could happen to the car( the clutch and/or the tranny) ? It … Continue reading →

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What causes a clutch in a manual transmission to burn out. What actually happens inside the case?

How does the eventual wear of the clutch occur?

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What is a throttle body and what does it do? What happens if you continue to drive with a damaged one?

My engine light came on and the dealer said they cleaned my throttle body and reset the engine light but if it comes back on then I will have to replace the throttle body. I have a long distance move … Continue reading →

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