Your car’s transmission has to have transmission fluid in it in order to do what it has to do, but do you know the signs of possible issues with that vital fluid? Most car owners don’t know much about transmission fluid, because it’s one of the few fluids that’s difficult to check on your own. Brown Automotive Repair has some tips to help you out.
You’ve Got a Lot of Noise Coming from the Transmission
A noisy transmission is bad news. When you’re hearing sounds from the rear of the car, that’s almost always transmission issues. Your transmission might have issues due to damage or because of low transmission fluid. The best solution when you’re hearing noise from the transmission is to get it inspected to make sure that there’s not thing seriously wrong.
The Transmission Is Hesitating or Not Responding
Trouble getting the transmission in gear or feeling the car hesitate when you press the accelerator is an indication that something isn’t working properly. Even if this is only happening intermittently, you shouldn’t ignore it. Make sure that you pay attention to any other possible signs, such as noises from the transmission.
The Transmission Is Shifting Roughly
Rough shifting is a big problem for your car’s transmission. Every time that the transmission grinds or has a tough time finding the right gear, that’s a possible opportunity for damage to occur. The biggest culprit with rough shifting can be that the transmission fluid isn’t able to properly cool and lubricate the transmission parts, causing them to misalign.
You’ve Got a Transmission Fluid Leak
Another indication that you need to look more closely at the transmission is that you’ve got a transmission fluid leak under the car. The transmission is a sealed unit, so if there is any transmission fluid leaking under the car that is something to be concerned about as soon as you spot the puddle. Remember that even a small leak isn’t something you should ignore. Waiting for the problem to get bigger only runs the risk that you’ll find yourself stranded at some point with a completely non-functional transmission.
Transmission issues are nothing to play around with at all. If you suspect that your car’s transmission is having trouble, give us a call at Brown Automotive Repair in Trussville, AL. We will set up an appointment to inspect your car’s transmission and let you know what needs to happen from there.