Your automobile will likely give you an indication that there is something wrong with the transmission. You may also end up with the check engine warning on the dashboard. Cergizan’s Auto and Truck Repair can inspect your transmission and repair or replace it if you notice any of the following signs of transmission trouble.
Gear Shifting Problems
It’s definitely the transmission if your automobile is having problems shifting gears. The transmission may be unresponsive and refuse to go into or shift gears, or the transmission may slip out of gear. It may also skip gears as it shifts through the gear cycle, or it may cause a delay in shifting gears.
Vibration or Shaking
Problems shifting gears include your vehicle vibrating or shaking when the gears shift. The gear shifts should be relatively smooth. If they aren’t, this is a sign that your transmission fluid is too low or there is another problem with the transmission. Specifically, with the gears.
Humming in Neutral
If you suspect that your transmission is going bad, put your vehicle in neutral and listen. If you hear a humming noise, the transmission is having problems. Other noises that can indicate a problem with the transmission include grinding, squealing, and clunking sounds.
Red Leaking Fluid
These sounds can also be an indication that the transmission fluid is too low. If you see red spots or puddles on your garage floor underneath the center of your automobile, you have a transmission fluid leak. This leak could be coming from the hoses, seals, or gaskets.
Burning or Hot Smells
If you do have a transmission leak, it’s possible that you will overheat the transmission every time you drive your automobile. When this happens, you will smell burning or hot odors coming from underneath your car, truck, or utility vehicle. It’s important to have this issue addressed right away.
Check Engine Warning
Finally, as we mentioned above, you may end up with an illuminated check engine light on the dashboard if the transmission is going bad. A recent study proves that the check engine light is extremely accurate in reporting problems, including problems with the transmission.
Call Cergizan’s Auto and Truck Repair in Chesterton, IN, today if your car, truck, or utility vehicle is behaving in any way that is discussed above. We will inspect your transmission and make any necessary repairs. If necessary, we can also rebuild or replace your transmission.