Trannsmission may be going soon?

Outlook · 11-03-2009, 11:15 PM

How can I tell? I've been having many problems with my truck lately, and I have a feeling this may be the next thing to go, just because my life is starting to get back to normal. Life wouldn't be the same without problems. September and October were eventful with the stuff that went on with my truck and my life in general.

I've noticed, that my truck used to start right up. I turned the key, and before I could let go, it was already running. Now I have to hold the key for a few seconds before it fires up. My mom's '98 Blazer did the same thing before the transmission went on it. But the vehicle was new to us (we had it for like 2 months), so it could have had prior faults.

Could it be because it's getting colder out? I doubt temperature has a role in it, or it is a problem?

Anyways, what are signs the transmission is gonna go? And what can I do to prevent these problems.

Also, I'm about to hit 6k miles without an oil change. I'm not really sure how often I should get that either. I just got the truck and found out that's how long it's been since it last had an oil change.

In case it matters, and no one remembers, I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 LS, 2.2 Liter, 4 Cylinder, RWD, Single Cab....

GeorgesBlazah · 11-03-2009, 11:24 PM

Your trans wont cause the starting problem. Most likely its because of cold weather. I wouldnt worry about it. SIgns of your trans going would be slipping between gears or even losing a gear. What to prevent it? Dont drive it hard, change the fluid and put a tranny cooler on it. Heat is the number one killer of transmissions.

Oil changes are every 3000miles, even if you ran it till 3500 its not that big of a deal. Unless your running sythetics with the extended intervals it will be longer. I would get your oil changed asap.

AWD V8 · 11-03-2009, 11:28 PM

Your transmission is not going to cause hard starting problems.

Fuel pump getting weak, takes longer to get pressure to the injectors.
Fuel filter clogging.
Compression low, mileage?
Spark plugs worn.

It could be many things, but those are the first things to check. Many of these would also cause other symptoms.

Signs of a transmission failing;
Slow to engage when putting it into gear.
Slipping when shifting instead of connecting firmly.
Noises; clicking, whirring, rattling, whining, growling.
Shifting at the wrong time, or not shifting.

Outlook · 11-04-2009, 12:16 AM

Also, out of curiosity, my truck's gears are wrong.

Normal on my truck would be:

P R N OD D 2 1

But my truck when I shift it into gear is:

P R N N OD D 2 (How it currently stands)
P R N OD D 2 1 (What it should be)

I don't ever use 2nd or 1st gear, so it's not really effecting me, but I was curious to see if it was a problem that it's doing that at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Oil changes are every 3000miles, even if you ran it till 3500 its not that big of a deal. Unless your running sythetics with the extended intervals it will be longer. I would get your oil changed asap.

I should probably just get an oil change then, because I have no idea what's in there right now. The only person who knew, is unfortunately no longer alive.

Quote: Originally Posted by AWD V8

Your transmission is not going to cause hard starting problems.

Fuel pump getting weak, takes longer to get pressure to the injectors.
Fuel filter clogging.
Compression low, mileage?
Spark plugs worn.

Could be spark plugs. They are really old. My truck is just under 139k miles. Fuel Pump is also the original one, so that could be it too.

Quote: Originally Posted by AWD V8

It could be many things, but those are the first things to check. Many of these would also cause other symptoms.

Signs of a transmission failing;
Slow to engage when putting it into gear.
Slipping when shifting instead of connecting firmly.
Noises; clicking, whirring, rattling, whining, growling.
Shifting at the wrong time, or not shifting.

My truck sometimes is slow to engage in it's gear. Only happens every so often though.

CODE4LS1 · 11-04-2009, 11:57 AM

There is a one way check valve in the fuel pump assembly that has a high failure rate in all GM vehicles that when they go, it allows fuel to drain from the fuel lines back into the tank overnight.

So when you start it in the morning, it takes a few engine revolutions for the fuel to pressurize the fuel system. I always turn the key to "run" until I hear the fuel pump prime (about 2 seconds), then start it. Works every time.

11-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Outlook Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49 Location: Indianapolis, IN User is: OffLine	Trannsmission may be going soon? How can I tell? I've been having many problems with my truck lately, and I have a feeling this may be the next thing to go, just because my life is starting to get back to normal. Life wouldn't be the same without problems. September and October were eventful with the stuff that went on with my truck and my life in general. I've noticed, that my truck used to start right up. I turned the key, and before I could let go, it was already running. Now I have to hold the key for a few seconds before it fires up. My mom's '98 Blazer did the same thing before the transmission went on it. But the vehicle was new to us (we had it for like 2 months), so it could have had prior faults. Could it be because it's getting colder out? I doubt temperature has a role in it, or it is a problem? Anyways, what are signs the transmission is gonna go? And what can I do to prevent these problems. Also, I'm about to hit 6k miles without an oil change. I'm not really sure how often I should get that either. I just got the truck and found out that's how long it's been since it last had an oil change. In case it matters, and no one remembers, I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 LS, 2.2 Liter, 4 Cylinder, RWD, Single Cab....
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11-03-2009, 11:24 PM	#2
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,215 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Trannsmission may be going soon? Your trans wont cause the starting problem. Most likely its because of cold weather. I wouldnt worry about it. SIgns of your trans going would be slipping between gears or even losing a gear. What to prevent it? Dont drive it hard, change the fluid and put a tranny cooler on it. Heat is the number one killer of transmissions. Oil changes are every 3000miles, even if you ran it till 3500 its not that big of a deal. Unless your running sythetics with the extended intervals it will be longer. I would get your oil changed asap.
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11-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
AWD V8 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 385 Location: Vancouver, BC User is: OffLine	Re: Trannsmission may be going soon? Your transmission is not going to cause hard starting problems. Fuel pump getting weak, takes longer to get pressure to the injectors. Fuel filter clogging. Compression low, mileage? Spark plugs worn. It could be many things, but those are the first things to check. Many of these would also cause other symptoms. Signs of a transmission failing; Slow to engage when putting it into gear. Slipping when shifting instead of connecting firmly. Noises; clicking, whirring, rattling, whining, growling. Shifting at the wrong time, or not shifting.
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11-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#4
Outlook Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 49 Location: Indianapolis, IN User is: OffLine	Re: Trannsmission may be going soon? Also, out of curiosity, my truck's gears are wrong. Normal on my truck would be: P R N OD D 2 1 But my truck when I shift it into gear is: P R N N OD D 2 (How it currently stands) P R N OD D 2 1 (What it should be) I don't ever use 2nd or 1st gear, so it's not really effecting me, but I was curious to see if it was a problem that it's doing that at all. Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah Oil changes are every 3000miles, even if you ran it till 3500 its not that big of a deal. Unless your running sythetics with the extended intervals it will be longer. I would get your oil changed asap. I should probably just get an oil change then, because I have no idea what's in there right now. The only person who knew, is unfortunately no longer alive. Quote: Originally Posted by AWD V8 Your transmission is not going to cause hard starting problems. Fuel pump getting weak, takes longer to get pressure to the injectors. Fuel filter clogging. Compression low, mileage? Spark plugs worn. Could be spark plugs. They are really old. My truck is just under 139k miles. Fuel Pump is also the original one, so that could be it too. Quote: Originally Posted by AWD V8 It could be many things, but those are the first things to check. Many of these would also cause other symptoms. Signs of a transmission failing; Slow to engage when putting it into gear. Slipping when shifting instead of connecting firmly. Noises; clicking, whirring, rattling, whining, growling. Shifting at the wrong time, or not shifting. My truck sometimes is slow to engage in it's gear. Only happens every so often though.
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11-04-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
CODE4LS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 301 Location: Issaquah, WA User is: OffLine	Re: Trannsmission may be going soon? There is a one way check valve in the fuel pump assembly that has a high failure rate in all GM vehicles that when they go, it allows fuel to drain from the fuel lines back into the tank overnight. So when you start it in the morning, it takes a few engine revolutions for the fuel to pressurize the fuel system. I always turn the key to "run" until I hear the fuel pump prime (about 2 seconds), then start it. Works every time.
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