SPONSORED LINKS

2003 Pontiac Grand Am Engine/Transmission

Tiny
IMSMAN
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
Hello CarPros,

My car is aging. I have never had a tune-up. I live in the city of Boston so I don't use it that much but I do take it for 100 mile trips here and there.

I don't know any mechanics in the city and you never know who you can trust. My biggest fear is the Engine and Transmission but I am willing to test my axles and bearings as well.

What types of tests can be done for a so-called "health-check-up" for my 2003 grand am?

Thanks,
Neil
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 6:53 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
First:

Raise car, put on stands. Grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, if any movement then possible wheel bearing, ball joint, tie rod, control arm bushing.

Check CV boots for any signs of leakage or cuts/rips in rubber boot.

Next, check all fluid levels and change oil and filter, all fluid levels include trans. Power steering, coolant.

Check for any leaks under car (axle seals for example).

Tune up car with at least plugs and wires.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 AT 10:50 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Content

Transmission Installation
VIDEO
Transmission Installation
Instructional repair video
Transmission Automatic
GUIDE
Transmission Automatic
This article explains how an automotive automatic transmission and torque converter works.
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links