1998 4 cyl SE,
Automatic transaxle
85,000 mil.
I have no leaks the Trans fluid is clear and pink. Every now and then on the freeway It feels like the transmission is engaging then disengaging etc. I call it Rock and Roll. At 1st I was thinking fuel Just like I had a dirty fuel filter that was replaced however. But tonight I was wondering geeze am I going to get home. I guess I would describe it as feeling like the drive train is periodically not engaging. When off the freeway it seemed fine. Its not been as strong off the dime from a dead stop as it used to be but � who knows. I was thinking well the transmission must be getting tired and ready to go. But clear fluid and 85,000 ?? I just don�t know. Anyway I know the trans does not feel as responsive as it used to. Takes a bit longer shift into reverse (like is not grabbing right way as it should) if I put it into reverse and give it gas right way it will hesitate that pop in with a hard clunk. Now I just go into reverse and wait for it to engage 2 or three sec. then its fine.
I have an engine light on but when checked by a smog place they said something about fuel mixture. When I disconnect the battery then reconnect the lights off for a while then back on. Also I have to resolve an intermittent issue with the airbag sensor light as well.
Sorry to dump all this at once - Clayton
