Signs Your Transmission Needs Attention
If you’ve noticed that your car has been acting odd lately, it can be for a number of reasons but most people dread hearing it is a transmission issue most of all. Keep an eye and an ear out for certain symptoms of transmission problems so you can get ahead on repairs and avoid very expensive repairs in the future.
Transmission maintenance and repair is essential to a proper working transmission and it’s best to have a trusted mechanic to maintain your car transmission. Schedule a total car care appointment today with your local AAMCO Minnesota location and get ahead on your transmission maintenance schedule.
How Important Is My Transmission?
To put it simply, your car transmission takes power from your engine and transfers that power to the wheels. Without your transmission, your car wouldn’t accelerate and go anywhere. A working transmission is important to your car’s performance and driveability.
Signs Of A Problematic Transmission
Check Engine Light
Your check engine light is the last thing you want to see pop up on your dashboard while driving around town. The check engine light alerts you that something is amiss in your vehicle. It can be as little as a loose gas cap and as major as an oncoming failure in your transmission.
Also be aware that a blinking check engine light means you should stop driving the car right away but a solid check engine light isn’t as immediate and you can probably drive it to your local mechanic.
Your check engine light can definitely indicate an issue with your car’s transmission. If the light comes on and there are other symptoms of a faulty transmission such as a grinding noise or burning smell, you can probably assume your transmission is the cause.
The only absolute way to know for sure is to bring your car into your local AAMCO mechanic and get it diagnosed right away. Schedule an appointment today.
Grinding Noise
When your drive your car, it should be running smoothly without any odd noises. If you find that your car is making odd grinding noises or even vibrating when switching into gears, this can be a symptom of a transmission problem.
In manual transmissions, the jolting and vibrating between gear shifting will be pretty apparent as you shift in the car. In automatic transmissions, it may take a little extra observing to notice the car shaking and jolting while it transitions into different gears. No matter what, your car shouldn’t be making noises or shaking while switching gears. This can indicate that the clutch needs replacement or the gear synchronizes are damaged.
If you find that your car is shaking or making a grinding noise, don’t let the problem persist and have to empty your pockets to fix it later. Your local AAMCO MN location can perform an Under Car Multi Point Inspection of your transmission to pinpoint the issue. Schedule an appointment today.
Burning Odor
If you’re driving your car and detect a burning smell, this is definitely a concerning scenario. A burning smell is usually indicating that your transmission fluid is burning off while the car is driving. One cause of burning transmission fluid can be a fluid leak. If your transmission fluid is leaking, you’ll probably see a puddle of red/pink or brown/black fluid under your car after parking.
Transmission fluid is normally red/pink but if it is burning it will turn brown or black which means it needs changing as well. A transmission fluid flush will replace all the burnt fluid with new fluid but a mechanic will also need to find the cause of the leak to prevent it from happening again.
Transmission fluid burning can also be a result of the wrong type of fluid being used as well.
If your transmission fluid is burning or leaking, it is time for your car to visit an AAMCO Minnesota location and get a proper diagnosis.
AAMCO Minnesota Transmission Experts Can Help
If you find that your car has been experiencing these signs of transmission problems, don’t hesitate to take your car to your local AAMCO Minnesota. Our team of experts is here to help with your transmission repairs and maintenance. Schedule an appointment with our team today.
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