jojoico:


I used to have a Galant VR A/T... So I'm quite familiar with the A/T Problems that the Galant Experiences...
i'm just curious... how do you know that upon starting and shifting to D... your starting in 3rd gear already? I figure if that happens your car would stall or something...

why do you say that the radiator of an A/T and M/T is different? as far as I know it's the same... If you really want to know if you've screwed your transmission... check your ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do this by pulling the White Ring by your transmission. It's like your oil dip stick... but smaller.... if your transmission is fried... you'll smell a burnt smell when sniffing the fluid... if your transmission is ok... it has a sweet aroma....

does the car jerk when shifting gears? does it reach 4th gear at all? or always is on 3rd gear as you say? If it's shifting abnormally... it might be a burnt solenoid...

I know of a place that fixes all types of transmissions for practically every car... it's quite known in the Local Auto World ... and even by the Casa's who occasionally send their A/T problems to this shop.... (IMHO... I think this guy fixes AT's better than the Casa's themselves... I have first hand experience on this too...)

Check out his shop :

Lucas Automatic Transmission Specialist
(Philippines 1st Specialist)
From Canada

Prop: Mr Erick Lucas
(if he's not around.... look for Jun)

Tel No. : 840-3922
Fax: 840-3921

BLK. 38 LOT 2 PH.3 AFPOVAI, Western Bicutan, Taguig
Beside TESDA

you'd see all kinds of cars here... from Beamers, Mercs, Volvo's and Jap cars...

he's quite reasonable... a lot cheaper than Casa rates as well (if at the casa it's around 100k... you'd probably spend around 40 to 50k depending on the problem)... but you gotta make an appointment if your new... but if he knows you... it's ok...



I had a small radiator installed to cool down my ATF on my VR before... does work... most especially if you have a heavy foot....


if you want more tips... i got a few more... i'm quite experienced when it comes to AT Problems... coz i've had quite a few... hehehe :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: