The general recommendation for automatic transmission services is every 30,000 miles. This allows us here at Trojan Auto Care to inspect your transmission and replace the fluid. If we see that anything is worn out, we can replace it at that time before it becomes a problem. If you fail to service your transmission, you run the risk of damaging it. Here are the signs that your automatic transmission is going bad and needs to be serviced.
Burning Odors
Low transmission fluid will cause your transmission to get too hot. When it overheats, you will smell burning odors coming from underneath your automobile. It’s important that you stop driving your vehicle any time you smell something hot. Not only are you going to cause further damage, but you may also end up with an engine fire depending on what is overheating.
Fluid Leaks
Replacing things that wear out, such as the transmission hoses, seals, and gaskets, help prevent the possibility of a transmission fluid leak. We check these things when we service your transmission. If you fail to get your transmission serviced, you may end up with red fluid leaking on your garage floor underneath your automobile.
Gear Problems
The most noticeable sign of transmission problems is having problems with your gears. You may put your vehicle into gear but it will not respond. Your automobile may slip out of gears in the gear cycle. It may also refuse to shift completely through the gear cycle or skip gears in the cycle. All of these things point to serious problems in the transmission that need immediate attention.
Strange Noises
Your transmission will also make noises, especially if the transmission fluid is too low. You may hear clunking sounds when you put the vehicle into gear and as it changes gears. You may also hear grinding or squealing noises. Another sign that your transmission is in trouble is a humming sound when the vehicle is in neutral.
Strange Vibration
Finally, if your vehicle shakes or vibrates when you put it into gear or as the transmission shifts gears, you need to have your transmission serviced as soon as possible. As you know, you should not hear any strange noises or feel any strange sensations when the transmission is operating. If you do, this is a sign that it is going bad.
Call Trojan Auto Care in Troy, OH, today if your vehicle is having automatic transmission problems. We can also help you if you drive a manual transmission.
