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  1. smart Operation and Maintenance
    I probably already know the answer to this, but which transmission fluid would be better if money didn’t matter? Spec or redline? Trying to get my 2013 smart to stop slamming into reverse. Currently in South Texas. Thank you!
  2. smart General Discussion
    Hello everyone I have a problem with my smart for tow 2004 ,450 diesel semi tronic. it start in the N position gire and when I put to the first gire it show me (0) and can't move, I have to disconnect the battery wired and let it for 3 hours and when I conect it ,it start normally and move until...
  3. 451
    Ho Ho Hello! Long time no visit! My Santa's Little Red Sleigh (2009 451 cabriolet) had the transmission totally lock up. Mercedes wants to replace the transmission along with some other service items - 8K is the quote I was given. I have a 'spare' 2009 451 hardtop (a previous Sleigh) with a...
  4. 453
    Hi SCoA friends. I recently bought a 2016 gas-fueled automatic passion and noticed that the car makes weird knocking / crunching sounds as I decelerate, right before the vehicle comes to a stop. Perhaps as the vehicle goes from gear 2 to 1. (For those of you that have ever lived up north, it...
  5. smart fortwo (451 - US vehicle)
    My daughter's 2010 Smart Fortwo has been tough to start. Sometimes it will start in park, sometimes it has to be in neutral to start. But after we get it started, it will only go into park or neutral. It does not show R or D on the dash when moving the gear shift to those positions. It will show...
  6. smart fortwo (451 - US vehicle)
    My situation for me is well the local Mechanic that is contracted by Carmax has done me dirty once and well I am not a money dispenser so I am viewing this as an educational experience to fix my car. The patient , a 2013 Smartcar fortwo Pure Sport The three Horizontal bars is on the dashboard...
  7. smart General Discussion
    I will do my best to explain this issue in its entirety I would also like to add that I have done not just hours but DAYS of research reading every and any post I can come across. both when the issue first occurred (last summer) and now as I revisit the problem mechanical knowledge level...
  8. smart Operation and Maintenance
    2016 Gas 9000 miles engine oil leak. The leak is right where the engine and transmission are bolted together. Has anyone ever had this problem? Engine main seal leak ? Also, on SLOW acceleration the transmission feels like its chattering and not quite engaging the clutch all the way so the car...
  9. smart Operation and Maintenance
    120k miles, I've replaced the motor mounts, the clutch actuator and all of the sudden, after sitting and idling for about 10 minutes, every gear was neutral, besides park. Then it wouldn't start or go into neutral. Then I got the 3 bars of death. Then I relearned the computer, and could get...
  10. smart Operation and Maintenance
    Hi all, I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while now and have had a lot of success treating various issues on my smart up until this point. As the title says, my '08 Passion 451 has had a transmission issue which has only become exceedingly apparent until recently - meaning it may...
  11. 453
    Hey everyone! 👋 I am the happy new owner of a 2017 fortwo with the DCT. It was a lease return, and only has 6,500 miles on it. I understand that this car has a quirky transmission, but am unsure: how quirky is normal for these cars? I've noticed these behaviors: at low speeds (stop/go in...
  12. smart Operation and Maintenance
    2012 Smart Fortwo 52,000 miles mainly highway travel. Yesterday out of the blue a hard knocking started. I reversed onto some high ramps and laid under the rear end and can narrow knocking down to the bell housing. There is a loud knocking and light scraping sounds that seem to be coming from...
  13. smart Operation and Maintenance
    2013 Smart Fortwo Pure with 61,000 miles on it. Started getting a trouble code and it would not go into 5th gear and made this "whizzing" sound when it tried to go from 4th to 5th when the codes were cleared. Took it to the dealer, they call back and say I need a new clutch and clutch...
  14. smart General Discussion
    I've had my 2012 smart fortwo for a little over a year, and I love it! However, the other day I ran into an issue that I just wanted to make sure that it was a fluke and not something that I need to get checked on. I got off of work the other day, and attempted to accelerate, but upon shifting...
  15. smart Parts Marketplace
    $50 - Castrol 75W-90 Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Oil BOT 328 * * * Brand NEW * * * never used 2 (1-qt bottles) - $50 CASTROL Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Oil SAE 75W-90 BOT 328
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    2008 Smartcar Cabrio
  17. smart Operation and Maintenance
    Hello, I just bought my third smart (long story) two weeks ago. Yesterday I stopped for a red light and when it turned green the car was out of gear with the D flashing. Pulled over (it would go very slowly) and googled the flashing "D" and found a post on here about retraining the...
  18. Modifications and Repairs
    Hey all! New to the forum and would like to ask for some advice from some more knowledgeable people. Recently obtained a smart fortwo CDI 2005 model. I've also owned another but have never experienced this problem. I was driving my smart fortwo CDI and was accelerating in the acceleration...
  19. smart Operation and Maintenance
    The dealership recently informed me that the transmission mounts failed. I am attempting to find pics or any other information with instructions for a DIY replacement. I am also having a difficult time finding any information on the smart transmission mounts. Is there another name for the...
  20. smart General Discussion
    I live in San Diego. It doesn't rain much. I have 80,000 miles on my 2009 Passion and recently when it DOES rain, my transmission locks up. When I'm driving on the freeway and try to come to a stop it remains in 5th (will no longer shift to neutral). Of course the motor then stalls. It then...
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