I also compared it with my other car and noticed that, although the driver's side wheel can spin, it feels much weaker. It seems like the slotted gears on both sides inside the transmission are having issues, possibly due to dirt buildup. This is a 2001 car with 101616 local miles, and the transmission fluid has never been changed.
This experience has taught me a lesson. I have two other cars, a 2000 Mazda MPV and a 2014 Toyota Camry, both with around 140,000 miles and also without a transmission fluid change. I had planned to do it soon, but after watching YouTube, I found that many people recommend changing the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles. They also say that if a car is well past that point, like over 100,000 miles without a fluid change, it’s better not to do it, as it could cause issues like slipping. Despite it not making much sense to me, given how many people have said this, I think it's best to take their advice.
Monday, September 30th, 2024 AT 9:13 PM