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Iyul Nasruddin

Iyul has been writing professionally for five years. While holding a Master's degree in Finance, Iyul has also written about the automobile and vehicle fields for some years, amassing a great deal of knowledge on mechanisms, engines, transmissions, and so on. As a researcher with a passion for automobiles, he is eager to share his knowledge and insights about vehicles with the masses.

Posts by Iyul Nasruddin:

Can You Mix Transmission Fluid?
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Mixing transmission fluids is generally not recommended, as it can lead to compatibility issues, viscosity variation, and damage to seals and gaskets. However, in emergency situations, mixing fluids within the same category may be acceptable as a temporary measure.

How far can you drive on a low transmission fluid
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It’s generally not recommended to drive on low transmission fluid, but you may be able to drive a short distance, up to 15 miles, without causing significant damage to your transmission. However, it’s important to add more fluid as soon as possible and avoid heavy acceleration or high speeds.

Loose Transmission Bands
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Transmission bands are parts of your car’s transmission that help control gear shifting. They can become loose due to

Transmission line to radiator fitting leaking
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If you’ve noticed a puddle of fluid under your car or a decrease in your vehicle’s performance, you might have a transmission line to radiator fitting leak. This issue is common in vehicles with automatic transmissions, and it can lead to a variety of problems, including transmission damage and overheating.

Transmission pump replacement cost
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Transmission pump replacement costs between $400 and $1,400 on average, depending on vehicle make and model, extent of damage, and type of replacement pump needed.

Bad Shift Solenoid
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The shift solenoid is an important part of your car that helps control how and when your vehicle changes gears. Just like any part of your car, it can sometimes have problems. These problems can cause your car to act strangely, such as changing gears when it shouldn’t or not changing gears when it should.

Bad Torque Converter
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The typical symptoms of a bad torque converter (transmission slippage, shuddering and vibrations, delayed or erratic gear shifts, overheating, increased stall speed, or unusual noises) can be triggered by any of the following causes:

Transmission fault service now – Meaning, Causes & Fixes
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The transmission is a key part of any vehicle. It helps control the power from the engine to the wheels. When something goes wrong with the transmission, it can be a big problem. Your vehicle will communicate to you that its transmission is problematic with the error message “Transmission Fault Service Now.”

Low Transmission Fluid
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Transmission keeps things running smoothly by lubricating the parts inside your transmission, which is a major component that controls how your car moves. If the fluid gets low, it can cause a lot of problems, kind of like how you’d feel sluggish if you didn’t drink enough water.

Battery voltage keeps going up and down
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Voltage fluctuations can impact the performance and lifespan of batteries, making it essential for users to monitor and manage these variations. Understanding how battery voltage works is important for maintaining the health and longevity of these power sources.

Chevy Equinox
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The best model years for the Chevy Equinox are 2013 and 2019, while the worst years are 2010 and 2018.

Transmission Control Module Location
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In manual cars, the TCM is typically located inside the car’s engine control module. On the other hand, in cars with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the TCM is often integrated into the valve body of the transmission itself.