1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Is Tranny Goner!!

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
98,650 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOJOHN
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Was driving and made a turn and hit gas peddle. then heard loud cluck and was like stuck between gears and had no acceleration and was leeking a lot of transmission fluid. coasted about half block to a parkin lot. poped hood some smoke or steam came out. took it in to mechanic they told me I need to get a new transmission. they have screwed me over before but have to go to them for work. do you think its that bad?
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Why do you have to use a mechanic you don't trust? anyway, this problem may be terminal, loss of trans fluid will be either a cracked casing(terminal) or a drive shaft dismounted, the noise is a worry and no drive, can you ask for a bit more of a diagnosis than its had it! this would be a big help.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 23, 2009 at 11:07 PM