Your vehicle’s transmission is responsible for moving your car forward by sending power to the drivetrain. The engine is where the power is generated, but all that power doesn’t mean much if you can’t go anywhere, right? JTR Repair knows that there’s a lot to keep up with in terms of your car’s maintenance, so here are some signs to watch for that suggest your transmission might not be alright.
Strange Noises
If your transmission is having issues, you’re more likely to hear grinding and whining sounds coming from the back of the engine kind of underneath your automobile. Instead of sounding like they’re in front of you, those sounds will be more behind you. Aside from grinding and whining, your transmission might also squeal or clunk if something is wrong. It will hum while in neutral, as well.
Trouble Shifting Gears
Whether you have a manual transmission or an automatic, you might notice your car is having difficulty when you try to switch gears. It might take longer, particularly with an automatic, or you might find that the car just doesn’t want to respond. This might be more noticeable in lower gears at first, or you may not be able to get your automobile in gear at all, leaving you stranded.
Transmission Fluid Leaks
Your transmission can develop leaks in the pan, the pan gasket, via the torque converter, the other gaskets, seals, or the transmission hoses, which are susceptible to being hit by road debris. Leaking transmission fluid will drip underneath your vehicle about where you sit in the driver’s seat or little behind that. Healthy transmission fluid is red, slick, and clear.
No Acceleration When You Hit the Gas
When you hit the gas, you expect your car to go or speed up, particularly if you’re in an automatic. What you might find when you’re accelerating is that the car hesitates or seems to be in neutral, so it doesn’t do much at all. After a short time, the gears may finally catch and the acceleration picks up dramatically. This is definitely a sign you’ve got something going on in the transmission.
If you’re seeing any of these signs, it’s time to have an expert take a look at what’s happening with your car’s transmission. JTR Repair, Inc., in Crawfordsville, IN, can diagnose the issues for you right away. We’ll discuss any necessary repairs with you in great detail and begin the work when you give us your approval. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
