how do the structure of ceramic material differ from those of metals?
Ceramic materials will crack or break more easily than metal.The bond between molecules is weaker in ceramics than metals.
Be careful, man. I had a motorcycle accident 2 months ago because a woman dropped her transmission fluid all over the road. 2 minutes later, another motorcycle got into an accident in the same spot. The cops easily found her car and gave her a big ticket. The best thing to do is let the mechanic put in the used transmission. I've been there before.twice. Just pay him to put it in and go on with your life. It is expensive and there's no way around it. As long as your mechanic is local and not a national chain. Beware of AAMCO and TUFFY'S because they have no shame talking to my brother the mechanic like a blonde ditz.
If the tranny is not leaking and is shifting normally after replacing the sensor and filling the fluid to normal capacity, I would keep driving it. By the way, you should always check the fluide level of the tranny while the engine is running and at normal tempature) Too much fluid can cause the tranny to slip and lose fluid too. Some machanics just don't like to deal with small bucks, they'de much rather make a few more by saying you need to replace a more exspensive partHope I've helped.
Ceramics are often a dried out substance the is based on Covalent bonding, whilst metal undergoes metallic bonding. I'd recommend researching these types of bonds, it will help to clarify what's going on.
unfortunately used trannys could have the same problems,or worse.then you,d have to pay the labor twice,take the van back,take the time to drive it some.its your hard earned cash. but most trans when u removed pan a magnet in bottom should be clean and free of debris,if grey sludge in bottom of pan,these are the remains of one or more of your drive band clutches.trans is no goodcheck pan of used trans for these tips before wasting your money happy trails
