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My son has a 98 Cavalier automatic with 140K miles on it. If it is pushed hard there is sometimes a quick squeal from the engine area on upshifts. I am thinking that this is probably a transmission on the way out, which is not good as his college is many hours from home.
Fluid and filter were changed a couple of years ago and he doesn't put too many miles on it. You can't check the fluid level as it doesn't have a dipstick because "they" don't want anyone doing anything with a modern car other than put gas and washer fluid into it.
Are there any additives (not snake oil) that could be used to keep a college kid from having to pay more for a transmission repair than the car is probably worth? The car has been OK for him so he wants it to get him through another couple of years if possible.
Fluid and filter were changed a couple of years ago and he doesn't put too many miles on it. You can't check the fluid level as it doesn't have a dipstick because "they" don't want anyone doing anything with a modern car other than put gas and washer fluid into it.
Are there any additives (not snake oil) that could be used to keep a college kid from having to pay more for a transmission repair than the car is probably worth? The car has been OK for him so he wants it to get him through another couple of years if possible.
