Get the Best Priced Chevrolet Monte Carlo Parts

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo, named for the city of Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco, is a two-door coupe that was produced by Chevrolet through six generations from 1970 to 2007. In the beginning, it was marketed as a personal luxury car, and in its final generation was classified as a full-sized coupe. The first four generations of the Monte Carlo (1970-72, 1973-77, 1978-80, and 1981-88) were of a rear-wheel-drive, V6 (70-77) or V8 (78-88) coupe design, utilizing body-on-frame construction. The later rear-wheel-drive generations did not incorporate the uni-body construction that became more prevalent in the early 1980s as auto designers downsized their products to satisfy increasing demand for fuel-economy after the 1973 oil crisis and the recession of the early eighties.

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo traces its roots back several decades to the muscle car era, when Chevy decided to entice customers with a sporty, upscale rear-drive V8 coupe that provided a balance of performance and comfort in a stylish package. From those early years, the Monte Carlo evolved toward a more luxury-oriented vehicle, saw significant downsizing, and struggled on as a popular rear-drive sport coupe until 1988, when it was replaced by the Lumina coupe. The current-generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo coupe debuted in 2000 with more distinctive styling to better meet the needs of today's buyers. Changes in 2006 helped the vehicle come nearly full circle back to its original mission with sportier chassis tuning and improved driving dynamics. In spite of those updates, sales remained sluggish and the Monte Carlo was gone after the 2007 model year.

One problem the Monte Carlo has is that sometimes the transmission pressure control solenoid may fail, causing erratic shifting. If this happens, a partial dis-assembly of the transmission is necessary to replace the failed solenoid. The transmission uses variability of fluid pressure to know when it should switch to higher or lower gears. Transmission fluid is transferred from one compartment of the transmission to another, engaging and disengaging the gear sets. When sensors in the transmission detect the right series of movements, a small electric valve opens to allow the transmission fluid to transfer between compartments. The switch that controls the valve is called an automatic transmission solenoid. It is in direct communication with the transmission through a computer which is a subsystem of the vehicle control computer and allows for precise control of fluid flow. The solenoids can be found on the transmission valve body and are contained within an assembly that also contains the electrical apparatus required to switch them on and off. While most transmissions in modern vehicles only use one or two solenoids, a maximum of four solenoids can be used. If your vehicle needs repair, it's a smart to buy only the best Chevrolet Monte Carlo aftermarket and oem parts available. By shopping at PartsGeek you always get the most reasonable prices anywhere all handled with unbeatable service.