KILOCHARLIE
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03 Vogue with 120k on original gearbox. Had oil and filters changed on the gearbox two years ago after getting the cattle grid noise occasionally from the rear of the car. Oil change solved it but used to get gearbox squeal for a few mins when cold. Local shop checked oil level and said it was fine but oil was filthy already. Changed it again last month and the squeal has disappeared but now occasionally I get a transfailsafe warning, usually soon after reversing the car.
More worringly, sometimes the car feels really underpowered or that the clutch is slipping somehow. Its not limp mode as there's more power available than that, but is seems to struggle to pick up speed from a standing start. Once moving it seems ok and pulling over and restarting the car fixes it straight away.
Any ideas what this would be? Is it a sign that the gearbox/clutch is on its way out?
More worringly, sometimes the car feels really underpowered or that the clutch is slipping somehow. Its not limp mode as there's more power available than that, but is seems to struggle to pick up speed from a standing start. Once moving it seems ok and pulling over and restarting the car fixes it straight away.
Any ideas what this would be? Is it a sign that the gearbox/clutch is on its way out?
