08-27-2023, 03:04 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep South
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Recommend an auto mechanic
Apologies if there is a related thread, I did not see one.
Just noticed a slipping transmission followed immediately by a check engine light this morning. We haven't required anything beyond standard scheduled maintenance on a vehicle in years. I typically go to the dealer for routine maintenance but, I'm wondering if that's the best option here.
Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks.
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08-27-2023, 03:09 PM
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08-27-2023, 03:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cam_wmh
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And what part of the City...he shows 'deep south' but what does that mean?
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08-27-2023, 03:20 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep South
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
And what part of the City...he shows 'deep south' but what does that mean?
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2014 Dodge Journey with the v6 about 120,000km and never an issue. Been a really solid vehicle for us.
South of Fish Creek in SW.
I have a bluetooth obd2 and checked code, it's a P0734.
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08-27-2023, 03:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Have you checked the tranny fluid or seen any signs of leaks? Could just be low. Also see if it is dirty or smells burnt.
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08-27-2023, 03:27 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep South
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No indication of leak.
Interestingly, there is no dip stick to check transmission fluid. LOL.
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08-27-2023, 03:36 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Douglas Square Auto Service.
(403) 720-8010.
I've used them for years.
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08-27-2023, 04:29 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Southside
No indication of leak.
Interestingly, there is no dip stick to check transmission fluid. LOL.
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What kind of ####ery is that? Boo this vehicle.
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08-27-2023, 05:28 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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08-27-2023, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
What kind of ####ery is that? Boo this vehicle.
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There are quite a few vehicles out there that have sealed transmissions which are supposed to be lifetime units and as such don't have dipsticks. We've had two vehicles like that.
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08-27-2023, 06:03 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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I’ll echo Dion’s suggestion. We have taken a number of different vehicles to midsun and have referred them to many friends and never had any issues. They are always honest and transparent with their quotes and I’ve never had any issues with the quality of their work.
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08-27-2023, 09:09 PM
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Ate 100 Treadmills
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
There are quite a few vehicles out there that have sealed transmissions which are supposed to be lifetime units and as such don't have dipsticks. We've had two vehicles like that.
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Most Toyota non trucks are built like that. About four years and 25k into ownership, I had a shady mechanic try to convince me that I needed a full transmission flush....I did not.
Beware there are some shady auto mechanics out there.
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08-27-2023, 09:17 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I'm hoping to find the Toyota version of TuneDub or Allmakes for Subaru - an independent shop dedicated to mainstream Toyotas of 5-15 yrs vintage. Is there such a thing?
(Basically a Calgary version of "The Car Care Nut" Youtube Channel)
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08-27-2023, 09:34 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
I'm hoping to find the Toyota version of TuneDub or Allmakes for Subaru - an independent shop dedicated to mainstream Toyotas of 5-15 yrs vintage. Is there such a thing?
(Basically a Calgary version of "The Car Care Nut" Youtube Channel)
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Don @ 41st auto is pretty much the Toyota version of George @ Tunedub. My Toyota friends swear by him for anything from their wife's Camry to interesting RHD Helix stuff
Pro-active Automotive is supposed to be good as well
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08-27-2023, 10:24 PM
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My face is a bum!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
What kind of ####ery is that? Boo this vehicle.
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Could be worse, I don't even have a dipstick for my oil.
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08-28-2023, 08:53 AM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
Could be worse, I don't even have a dipstick for my oil.
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I hate that.... and the digital thing never works, and I ain't paying Audi $2k to fix it.
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