Signs you might have a transmission problem

Telltale Signs of a Transmission Problem

In a transmission that is in healthy working condition, the vehicle will remain in the gear you put it in, or the gear the computer tells it to be in for the rang of RPMs. However, in a vehicle where gears are slipping, it may pop out of gear without warning while driving, and end up in neutral. This may be bewildering and unsafe. When going out of your way to avoid a crazy driver the last thing you want is your transmission failing to give power to your driving wheels. If these issues are new, or even a consistent ongoing problem, it most definitely may be time, to have the transmission in your vehicle checked out, and one should not hesitate with getting it into a shop for peace of mind.

Some transmission troubles are obvious, and can slap even the most clueless of people in the face. Fluid leaks can be one of them, if you notice your fluid leaking, taking your vehicle to be checked is imperative and should not be put off, because tomorrow or next week could very well be too late. The transmission fluid is the lifeline to your vehicles ability to shift properly. Some people may think, “oh it’s just a lose bolt or bad seal” and procrastinate on addressing the issue. Suddenly your easy fix has turned into a serious issue and in the end, you’ve caused way more damage just by letting the leak go unchecked. If the fluid is healthy it should be bright red, transparent, and has a pleasant semisweet smell when everything is functioning properly. If you notice the color of your fluid getting dark or your fluid beginning to smell unpleasant or burnt, it is time to start looking into servicing your transmission with completely fresh fluid and filter. The transmission fluid in your vehicle holds a unique mission within your vehicle that it unlike the other fluid it may contain. Your transmission does not deplete and burn away the fluid while in use like the engine will with motor oil, so if you are checking your fluid and notice that you are running low on fluid, there is definitely a leak happening somewhere!

If you are driving a vehicle with a standard transmission, or an automatic vehicle that does not possess a dipstick conveniently under your hood, you may not have as easy of a time checking out the levels and condition of your fluid. This is mainly because the fluid in manually shifted vehicles typically need to be checked from the under carriage of the vehicle directly from the transmission case through the fill plug. If you feel the transmission may be losing fluid and are unable to check and find a cause, have a mechanic check and pinpoint the location of the leak for you. If your fluid levels are okay, and the fluid is not burnt, and you are still weary of an issue, look out for other telltale transmission signs.

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