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1993 Mazda 626 low engine torque or power over hills

Tiny
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  • 1993 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
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?
Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
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Do the RPMS go up excessively with no corresponding speed increase. If so sounnds like trans is slipping.
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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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.

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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
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Can anyone tell me where the filter is located in the automatic transmission?

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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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Inside the transmission when pan is removed filter is there
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 AT 7:03 PM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008 AT 8:44 AM

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