Transmission Repair: 4 top signs of transmission trouble!

At some point in time, it’s inevitable that some form of transmission service will be required for your vehicle, whether it’s a manual or automatic. If you are having transmission problems, a trusted, well-qualified auto mechanic can determine the precise cause. Those strange noises coming from your vehicle may be a sign that a transmission repair will be required sooner rather than later.

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4 signs of trouble:

1. Leaking Fluid. Without the proper quantity of transmission fluid, the transmission pump and other components can quickly begin to wear out. Making sure that the pump and filter are working properly is part of the transmission service needed to maintain the life of a vehicle. Just like oil, transmission fluid and filters need to be replaced periodically to keep a car’s motor running smoothly and at optimal efficiency.
   
2. Check Engine Light. The check engine light is an early indicator that something is starting to go wrong with your transmission. In today’s newer cars, there are sensors throughout the engine that pick-up irregularities and notify the computer that there's something wrong in a particular area. These sensors can pick up vibrations and early problems you may not even be able to feel or see.
3. Grinding, Shaking, Whining, Clunking, Buzzing. With a manual transmission, a common sign of trouble is a grinding sound or feeling when you shift into a new gear. Sounds will usually be abrupt and mechanical sounding. In automatics, you may hear a whining, or buzzing sound. Most likely, you'll feel the car shimmy into each gear rather than the typical, almost unnoticeable shifts, or you will feel it make a jarring transition into the next gear. If you notice anything other than a smooth transition between gears, a transmission repair may consist of a simple adjustment.
4. Lack of Response. Transmissions are designed to go into the correct gear every time, with no hesitation. With a manual, you may notice after shifting that the car's engine will rev up, but the car won't be moving as quickly as the engine is running. In this case, a worn out clutch or more serious problem may be occurring. The stick shift could possibly pop out of gear and back into neutral if the shift linkage is out of adjustment. Automatics can have the same lack-of-response problem, but will usually manifest the issue while engaging the "Park" or "Drive" selection. If your car hesitates to go into gear, then it's highly probably a transmission repair is in your future.

Are you looking for expert transmission service? We will be glad to help you. Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians today for transmission repair and advice today by calling (763) 389-3811, or go on-line at http://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN, and in the surrounding areas of Milaca and Zimmerman, MN.