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Transmission Pump Replacement Cost: What You Need to Know

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For example, a hydraulic piston pump is more expensive than a gear pump but more efficient and long-lasting. Illuminated Check Engine Light (CEL): If your Check Engine Light or a dedicated transmission warning light is on and you’re having transmission troubles, it may be due to the pump.

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Camshaft Replacement Cost (+Is it an Urgent Repair?)

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NOTE: Replacing multiple camshafts at once can save you labor costs as the engine is already disassembled. Type of camshaft: Modern cars usually use solid roller or hydraulic roller camshafts. Solid rollers typically cost more than hydraulic rollers as they’re built for high-performance engines and higher RPMs.

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How to Perform a Transmission Solenoid Replacement

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This engages the torque converter, which uses this hydraulic pressure to shift to the correct gear. Transmission control solenoid: Regulates the pressurized hydraulic fluid (line pressure). This limits your engine RPMs and driving gear (on automatic transmission vehicles) to prevent damage to other car parts.

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Automatic Car Won’t Reverse? Common Causes + How to Fix

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Contaminated or Low Transmission Fluid Just as motor oil keeps your engine running smoothly, transmission fluid is essential for both automatic and manual transmission systems to function properly. The transmission fluid lubricates and maintains hydraulic pressure for smooth gear shifts. What’s worse? But that’s not all.

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What Happens to Your Car When the Serpentine Belt Breaks?

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This results in engine overheating and can cause the temperature gauge to spike into the red zone, triggering the Check Engine Light. You’ll Be Unable to Steer Easily A bad drive belt can cause the power steering pump to fail, preventing it from circulating hydraulic fluid.

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Transmission Fluid Replacement Cost (+ Tips to Buy New Fluid)

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In automatic systems, this fluid creates hydraulic pressure to shift gears smoothly. That’s why you should always let an auto repair mechanic perform the transmission fluid exchange. Switch off the engine and park the vehicle. Is It Worth Replacing the Transmission Fluid ? Not at all!