Signs that your Transmission is Wearing Off

It is inevitable that our transmission will eventually wear out even with proper maintenance. Since we’re talking about transmission failure, let us first tackle the causes of this problem. Transmission failure is caused by improper maintenance and the misuse of the vehicle. And if you are driving and you feel something is not right when the gears are shifting, it’s time to have it checked. 

Here are some signs of Transmission Problems:

1.       Transmission Slipping

Transmission slipping is where you’re driving in a certain gear and it suddenly changes for no apparent reason. The noise from the engine may change in pitch or start to sound like whining. Other signs are that your car seems like it is having a hard time, underpowered or isn’t accelerating like it should. Get it checked immediately.

2.       Delayed Engagement

Another thing that you would notice is a delay when the car actually engages into drive and starts moving forward. Also, when you shift out of “Park” to “Drive”, there may be a long pause during which the car revs the engine as you give it fuel, but it is not moving forward as it should be.

3.       Fluid Leaks

If the transmission is sealed, it should not experience fluid leak. If you notice some leak spots on your garage floor, lay down some cardboard under the car in the middle and front to determine if your car is actually leaking. If your transmission is leaking, the fluid is bright or dark red. If that happens, visit your transmission specialist or mechanic. And if you are from Melbourne, we at N & V Automatics are your Automatic Transmissions specialist in Seaford. 

4.       Rough Shifts

When driving your car, the transmission refuses to shift or the gear shifts aren’t very smooth. You might also hear a noticeable clunk or thud when the car shifts gears. Your car can also have difficulty in speeding up.

5.       Warning Light

A warning light alone, such as the “Check Engine” light typically doesn’t mean you have a transmission problem, but if symptoms above occurs, you might want to get your car checked or fixed immediately.