1993 Mazda 626 low engine torque or power over hills

1993 MAZDA 626
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTAIN
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I can drive my car on a flat service but the engine just rev's when I try to climb up any little or larger uphill grade.

If it were a transmission problem, would I be able to move at all?
Oct 11, 2008 at 3:55 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Do the RPMS go up excessively with no corresponding speed increase. If so sounnds like trans is slipping.
Oct 11, 2008 at 4:06 AM
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CHRISTAIN
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Yes. That's correct, the RPM increases but with no increase in speed. Does a slipping transmission usually mean its time for a new or rebuilt transmission?

If so, I can't see that the car would be worth it.


Thank you.
Oct 11, 2008 at 6:01 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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You could try fluid and filter change when fluid gets old it looses adhesion to clutches. If fluid comes out dark and has a earthy burnt smell that indicates clutch pack damage and rebuild maybe necessary.
Oct 11, 2008 at 6:08 AM
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CHRISTAIN
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Can anyone tell me where the filter is located in the automatic transmission?

Thank you
Oct 11, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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inside the transmission when pan is removed filter is there
Oct 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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CHRISTAIN
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Thank you
Oct 12, 2008 at 1:44 AM
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