Transmission Issues? Bring Your Car to an Auto Repair Shop
With the hundreds of thousands of issues that can go wrong with a car, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is going on. Unless you’ve worked in an auto repair shop, or are a car enthusiast, looking under the hood can just leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. In particular, transmission issues lead to some of the biggest problems and require some of the most expensive auto repair bills.
One of the first and most obvious signs that your transmission is playing up is lagging. Your car might lag in several different ways, but generally, it occurs when shifting from park into drive. As the first move you make after starting the car, this is an immediate warning sign that something is wrong with your transmission. Jerking is a similar sign, although it is more embarrassing because it makes you look like a learner again! If your car constantly feels like the abrupt start of a rollercoaster ride, then your transmission is in dire need of servicing.
A car’s transmission system relies on the transmission fluid and keeps the system running smoothly. If your fluid is low despite just being filled, it may be a sign that you need to seek out a repair. You can tell if you’re leaking fluid by looking for signs of a bright red fluid in places where you park. Additionally, if the fluid is not enough or if your car is grinding, it may suggest that there is a problem with the car’s gears. This can suggest dirty or low transmission fuels, malfunctioning gears, or other severe issues. For manual transmissions, this often indicates a worn clutch or damaged gear synchronizers. For automatic transmissions, a grinding feeling is likely a sign that the system is malfunctioning. It most likely means needs immediate transmission repair service.
Lastly, the smell of a burning transmission is equivalent to the smell of leaving your handbrake on whilst driving up to Mt. Everest. This odor is produced by either the smell of transmission fluid burning or friction between the gears causing an overheating effect. Either of these two causes means you need to take your transmission in for a service.
That being said, never take your car’s transmission maintenance for granted. AT the earliest tell-tale signs of issues, consult or bring your car to the professionals. In San Jose, CA and the surrounding areas, Winfield Kenny Auto is a trusted auto repair shop. Call us at (669) 209-7814 for inquiries.