5 Signs It’s Time for a Transmission Service – Infographic

Your car’s transmission is complex.

Do you know when it’s time for a transmission service?

There are a few clear indicators that you might be headed for transmission trouble – even the most careful driver is likely to run into a problem at some point. If you begin to have transmission trouble its important that you don’t ignore the warning signs, catching the problem early can save you time and money.

Here are the top 5 signs it’s time to come in for a transmission service…
 

Strange Noises

Not sure what that noise is?

Hearing noises can be an indication that parts inside of your transmission are grinding together abnormally. It can be tough to predict exactly what your individual car will sound like when a transmission problem occurs – but it’s safe to say if you are hearing a noise that you’ve never heard before then it’s a problem worth taking a closer look at. Sounds you might hear include: buzzing, humming, whining, clunking, or clinking.

Trouble Shifting

Slipping between gear changes? Trouble Shifting?

If your automatic transmission is beginning to have problems you might start to feel like you are in a losing battle with your car. You might begin having trouble shifting normally between gears. Your car may feel like it is hesitating as you shift between park and drive. It may feel like your car is constantly struggling to catch up, and you are having trouble getting up to speed. These are tell-tale signs that it is time for a transmission service before the problems escalate into more complicated and costly repairs.

Surges or Stalls

Car surging or stalling?

Notice if your car surges forward suddenly, or stalls out when shifting. Surges and stalls can mean you have a serious transmission problem. Normally your car should move as soon as you put it into gear. Not only are these symptoms of a transmission problem but surging and stalling can be extremely hazardous while driving.

Check Engine Light

If a check engine light appears – don’t ignore it.

This is the first warning sign that something is wrong with your car. If the light comes on, take your car to your local AAMCO Utah location for a free diagnostic test, we can read the computer codes on your car to see what the errors are. Your check engine light might be a simple fix, or it could be an indicator of a larger transmission problem on the horizon.

Leaking Fluid

Leaking fluid is one of the easiest problems to spot.

If you see a puddle of bright red fluid forming under your car this is transmission fluid. You can confirm the levels by checking the dipstick. If the levels are low, and you are seeing the fluid on the ground then this is a clear sign that you have a leak. Fluid leaks should be addressed as soon as possible. Your transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your transmission, without the proper level of fluid your transmission can seize up and stop working altogether.

AAMCO Utah – The Transmission Experts

Regardless of the cause, transmission issues require your immediate attention. The longer you leave a problem, the more time it has to develop into a more complicated repair or all-out vehicle failure. Keeping up with a regular maintenance schedule for your vehicle can help you stay ahead of these issues by simply avoiding them altogether.

AAMCO Utah is here for all your transmission maintenance and repairs – we are the transmission experts. It’s easy to schedule online with one of our ten Utah locations today. Be sure to check out our special offers to see how you can save on your next transmission repair.

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