Whether you drive a manual or automatic transmission, you should bring your vehicle to our shop as soon as possible if the transmission is acting strange. The sooner you address the problem the less damage to the transmission. If you continue to drive your automobile when the transmission is acting up, Accurate Auto advises that you may damage the transmission beyond repair.
Inability to Switch Gears
Assuming for the moment that you drive an automatic transmission, if the transmission is unable to shift through the gear cycle, it needs immediate attention. Before it refuses to shift outright, you may notice that the transmission hesitates for extended periods between gear shifts.
Slipping Into Neutral
The transmission may also start to slip into neutral while you are driving. When this happens, you will suddenly lose power but the engine’s RPMs will increase significantly. A slipping transmission is definitely a sign of a transmission it needs to be repaired.
Inability to Go Into Gear
If you ignore the above, you may end up with an unresponsive transmission that will not go into gear at all. This will leave you stranded with your vehicle and Park. No matter how many times you try, the transmission will not shift from Park to Drive or Reverse.
Constant Overheating
Another problem that happens with a malfunctioning transmission is it starts to overheat. This is a sign that the transmission fluid is too low. It can also be a sign that the transmission fluid is too dirty and needs to be replaced. This should be done every 30,000 miles.
Constant Noisemaking
The transmission is also going to make noise when it is having problems. It may hum or grind. It may also squeal or clunk. You shouldn’t hear any of the sounds. The only thing you should hear while the transmission is operating is the difference in the engine’s RPMs.
Transmission Fluid Leak
All the transmissions can also spring fluid leaks. The fluid can leak out of the transmission pan gasket or the transmission pan. It can also leak out of the torque converter or the transmission hoses. Transmission fluid is red and it leaks from underneath the center of your automobile.
Vibration or Shaking
A sign that you have low transmission fluid is vibration or shaking when the transmission shifts gears. As we mentioned above, you shouldn’t hear any noise but your vehicle should also keep moving forward smoothly. If it shakes her vibrates, head straight to our shop.
Finally Accurate Auto in Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, and Beaverton, OR, advises that the check engine light may turn on if the transmission is having problems.
