When people think about their car’s transmission, they tend to think about changing gears. The actual job of your transmission is to make sure that the correct amount of engine power is going to your wheels at any point in time. When the transmission first starts having problems, you may not notice much at first. Eventually, if your transmission continues to get worse, your car will stop moving altogether.
Here are the top signs that your vehicle may be experiencing problems with the transmission.
1. The Transmission Will Not Engage or Stay in Gear
This could be caused by something as simple as low fluid, possibly due to a leak. In newer cars, this problem could be caused by a miscommunication from the car’s computer.
2. Delayed or Missed Gears
If you have water in your vehicle, such as from driving through a flooded area, your car could start to delay or miss gears. This could also be caused by low transmission fluid or because of a computer problem.
3. Transmission Slips or Revvs More Than Usual
If your transmission is slipping, or if it is revving higher than normal, your vehicle may be experiencing the effects of intrusive water or if parts in the transmission are wearing out. High revving could mean that your clutch is worn out.
4. Noticeable Leaks
If you see signs that transmission fluid is leaking, the leak could be anywhere from the cooler lines to a gasket or a seal. Transmission fluid will look red when it leaks, and it will be hot, which could be dangerous.
5. Burning Smell
You should always investigate if you smell something burning under your hood. Unless you spilled oil on your engine during an oil change, the burning smell is probably something you need to fix right away. A fluid leak or low transmission fluid levels could cause your car to emit a burning smell.
6. Strange Noises
Your transmission could emit a humming, clunking, or buzzing noise when something is wrong with the parts, such as a bad ball bearing. The technicians at Brandon’s Transmission & Auto Repair will look over the entire system to find the problem.
7. Vehicle Won’t Move
If the engine seems to be working correctly, but your vehicle won’t move, it may be the transmission. If a transmission gets stuck in two gears at once, the vehicle will lock.
8. Check Engine Light On
The check engine light on your vehicle is not only related to engine troubles. Problems with your transmission can also trigger it.
Call Us for Top-Rated Transmission Services
At Brandon’s Transmission & Auto Repair, we are committed to providing top-quality care to every customer. The owner has over 30 years of experience working on every kind of car and has assembled a team with the same values. We are proud of our work and want to help you with all your automotive problems. For all your auto service needs, you can either contact us online or call (661) 831-1400 today.
