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Car Forum / Mitsubishi Cars / May 2006

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kindred_NY - 27 May 2006 15:26 GMT
also, the other day I was driving in a 55 mph zone ( i usually stay in the
city) and when I attempted to shift to O/D the engine RACED! Like it
dropped down a gear instead of up. The other gears work fine. The oil was
low, and I've since added. I couldn't find the tranny dipstick ( I feel
like such a girl!) but when I opened the resovoir there was fluid in
there. It's a 97 Galant(automatic). Could anyone tell me if the oil level
can effect the shifting, and where the heck is the dipstick for the tranny
fluid???? also,about the last post...where is the fuse box in a 97 galant?
( I'm beginning to really dislike my car!!!) and only 75,000 miles!
Nirodac - 27 May 2006 17:52 GMT
> also, the other day I was driving in a 55 mph zone ( i usually stay in
> the city) and when I attempted to shift to O/D the engine RACED! Like
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> the fuse box in a 97 galant? ( I'm beginning to really dislike my
> car!!!) and only 75,000 miles!

Knowing which engine you have would be helpful?

Oil is in the engine, and doesn't effect the transmission, but it's level
is important too.
Fluid in a resevoir (brown or honey coloured), is usually brake fluid, or
power steering fluid. If it's green, pink or blue, it's usually windshield
washer fluid.  Green can also be radiator fluid
You are right to be looking for the transmission dip stick.  I can't help
you here as I'm not familiar with this car.  However, it usually looks like
the engine oil dipstick, is usually marked ("Trans" or "Transmission") and
is some times a different colour (yellow or red maybe).  If your going to
add fluid, DON"T get them mixed up.
morshedbashir@gmail.com - 27 May 2006 20:04 GMT
Hi,
The transmission dipstick should be in front of the engine, deep down.
Looking down from the front side, the dipstick will be a little to your
left. This is the only other thing that has similar hook like engine
oil dipstick. It is not that long though.
The fuse box should be near battery and the air filter box. It has a
lot of writing on top.
Let me know if you found those.
kindred_NY - 27 May 2006 22:51 GMT
thanks for the replies. I looked for the fusebox & found it easily after I
posted. ( Feel so syupid) lol. I'll have to search for tranny dipstick. On
some posts, other sites, ppl say the galant doesn't have a tranny fluid
dipstick (???) WhenI originally attempted to find it, I looked where I
thought it would be, and didn't see one. But with the engine running , I
didn't stick my face right in there either!
  To Nirodac, thanks for your reply. I'm not THAT much of a girl,
however!! I know the difference between my washer fluid and my tranny !
LOL
Nirodac - 28 May 2006 05:41 GMT
>    To Nirodac, thanks for your reply. I'm not THAT much of a girl,
> however!! I know the difference between my washer fluid and my tranny
> ! LOL

Sorry!!

Have you checked the owners manual.
kindred_NY - 29 May 2006 20:10 GMT
bought the car at auction a few years back ( LOVE the auction) and it
didn't have one in the glove box. I asked about getting one from the
dealer, but didn't want to spend the $20 something to get it. I honestly
didn't know how long I'd have the car.
 Thanks for your help, though. :-)
 
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