I Need Your Help Pt. 2

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>>16624182
>buying such a shit car
you dun goofed

>>16624462
it's a winter car; i'll admit it's shit but until i get a bump in pay i have to work with it

>>16624182
I think it's time to have the transmission fluid flushed and the transmission fluid filter changed. It's part of normal maintenance, but 90% of people ignore it.

>>16625031
Alright, I'll mention that to my mechanic and see if he thinks that should be done. I'll admit, I don't know when the last time that service was done, if it was done.

>>16625100
I would also have him check the transmission solenoids and the sensor for the speedometer (can't remember its name at the moment)
They should be fairly cheap fixes. Again, common issues usually resulting from ignored transmission maintenance.

OP here: Just went to drop the car off at my mechanic; from some reason when the car is cold everything works normally; however earlier today my problems started when the car was warm. Not sure if that is important but decided to include it. I'll meet up with my mechanic later tonight and see what he says.

>>16624975
>until i get a bump in pay i have to work with it
Why do the work yourself then?

>>16625679
I try to do as much work as I can because I don't have the disposable income needed to pay someone else to work on it for me. Also I like learning about things and trying to solve them, but with autos I'm literally taking baby steps with it all.

OP here again with another update: My mechanic was unable to recreate the problem I'm having - he said he drove it around for a while and didn't find any trouble with a bouncing speedo needle and jerky tranny shifting. I told him it only happens when the engine is warm; he told me drove the car around for a while getting it to operating temp.

Not sure why it's being selective. Again, if anyone can offer advice it is greatly appreciated.

>>16625031
>flushing automatics
Don't listen to this guy op DO NOT FLUSH TRANSMISSION FLUID

Drain and refill.

Also sounds like your torque converter is dying. But I would replace the VSS first and see if that helps

>>16627717
Alright, I won't have that done but can you explain why it should not be done? Also what the difference is between a flush and drain & refill?

As for the torque converter, I'll look more into that and see what I can find out. I guess in the mean time I'll buy a replacement VSS and see if that solves the problem.

Thank you.

>>16624182
>2003 chevy malibu

Found your issue

>>16629760
While I agree it's a shit car, please offer constructive help