saturn L300

Discussion in 'Saturn L-series' started by Sandy Sagi-Wertz via CarKB.com, Apr 26, 2005.

  1. What are symptoms of transmission problems?

    When I put my car into reverse I hear a clunk occasionally (two or three
    times a week) Also, when trying to go up a hill, particularly from a stop,
    the car just sits when I step on the accelerator. I may even slide
    backwards a little. Finally, I periodically have a tremendous grinding
    sound underneath the car, and it sounds like I'm sending signals to Shamus
    or Flipper from underneath my car. I almost forgot; I have driven for
    several miles with a thunking sound coming from underneatn. Could these be
    symptoms of a faling transmission?
     
    Sandy Sagi-Wertz via CarKB.com, Apr 26, 2005
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    Art Guest

    Have you checked your automatic transmission fluid level?
     
    Art, Apr 26, 2005
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    Oppie Guest

    By the time it is making noises, it most likely needs a rebuild. Sometimes
    you get lucky and it is only a engine mount or half-shaft but that wouldn't
    account for the failure to move on a hill. Get to a transmission shop and
    have it checked. Prepare yourself for a $1200 (minimum) bill.
    It is damn hard to check the fluid level on the L300 as there is no dipstick
    and you can't see the fluid when you do manage to remove the red cap.
    Service manual says to check fluid level, there is a plug on the side which
    can be removed and the fluid should just be up to that level... nice-eh?
    Fluid should be good for 100k miles (so they say at least). I am a
    believer in changing the fluid and filter at least every 35K miles.
     
    Oppie, Apr 26, 2005
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  4. Thanks. My brother tried to help me check the fluid via the phone, but I
    discovered there was no dipstick. I guess I will take it to shop to check.
    Thank you for your input. Sandy
     
    Sandy Sagi-Wertz via CarKB.com, Apr 27, 2005
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  5. How many miles does the car have on it? I would definitely get a fluid
    change if it's never been done and if you're over 40k, or so.
     
    Joey Schoenleber, May 14, 2005
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