Wondering what are the signs of transmission problems?

Do you know how to keep your vehicle running at its peak performance level?  Follow the transmission service intervals suggested in your owner’s manual (normally every 60,000 to 100,000 miles).  This is essential if you want a reliable and safe vehicle on the road.

What are some signs of transmission problems?  You may start to experience shifting issues, such as lurching or jerking, popping out of gear, noisy gears, or even a warning light on the dash instrument panel.  Don’t wait until you can’t shift at all before scheduling a transmission service.

What does a transmission service include?

• Changing the Automatic Transmission Fluid:  Changing the fluid at the correct intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage to the transmission.

• Drain and Refill the Automatic Transmission Fluid:  Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools, and cleans internal components of the transmission. It also helps to maintain the hydraulic pressure compulsory for the transmission to function. 

• Replace the Automatic Transmission Filter:  The automatic transmission filter helps remove dirt and contaminants from the transmission fluid.  It can become clogged.

• Manual Transmission Service:  Heat, pressure, and friction can slowly breakdown the additives in the manual transmission fluid. In addition, small particles of metal may come off the gears as they wear and mix with the fluid. The fluid can also become contaminated with water.

The net result of all these services is to provide better lubrication, improve the holding ability of the friction components, and reduce heat so that your transmission will keep running better and longer, and you are less likely to face a major transmission repair.

Need to know more about what are the signs of a bad transmission?  Call our ASE Certified technicians at theWrench, Ltd. Car Care Center for information about transmission service and to make an appointment. Our auto repair shop proudly serves residents in Silverdale, WA, and the surrounding area.

Need Advice for Transmission Repair?

More than likely, you drive your car on a daily basis, so no one knows better than you if something seems off. Transmission repair can be expensive, but it does not have to be. With proper transmission service and vigilance, most problems can usually be avoided.

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The majority of vehicles on the road today have automatic transmissions, i.e. not "stick-shift" or manual transmissions. In light of that, for the purposes of this article, we will be addressing automatic transmissions.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

Often, there are physical side effects of a failing transmission. What we mean is there is something you can see that will indicate something is wrong. One of the most common indicators of transmission issues is leaking fluid. Your transmission has seals and gaskets in certain areas and over time these can fail and create leaks. To distinguish transmission fluid from oil, power steering fluid, etc. check the color. Transmission fluid is dark red in color. It can be black, but that would indicate burnt or compromised fluid and this fluid would have a burnt smell.

WILL MY CAR DRIVE DIFFERENTLY?

A car in need of transmission repair can drive differently. You may feel the transmission "slipping". This means the car is literally slipping into another gear without reason. Automatic cars shift at certain intervals related to the speed you are driving. Failing transmissions will randomly shift into another gear or refuse to shift when they should. They can even pop into neutral while you are driving.

A vehicle can also "bang" into gear. It will be noisy and jarring. It could also refuse to shift into a certain gear such as reverse.

These indicators mean your car is in need of a transmission service at the very least. Many of these issues can be avoided by having your vehicle's transmission serviced at regular intervals. Ask your transmission repair specialist for advice as to what kind of service is needed when!

Have you taken care of a needed transmission repair? Contact our ASE Certified technicians at theWrench, Ltd. Car Care Center today for more information about transmission service and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in Silverdale, WA, and the surrounding area.