These days, most cars have automatic transmissions. That means that when it's time to change gears, the transmission does it on your own. You don't have to do anything about it, the transmission senses when it's time and then you are ready to go. But, when the transmission starts to go, you are going to have problems. You will want to get it fixed as soon as possible, since the sooner you fix it, the better off you are, and the less expensive the repair is likely to be. So, what are some signs that your transmission is going and you need to get it fixed?
Transmission Fluid
One sign that you are having problems with your transmission is that you have leaks showing up. You may not be able to watch the leak happen when you are standing at the car looking under it, but you will be able to see puddles under the car when it has been parked for a while. Transmission fluid is often pink or red, so that's what color you should be looking for. Green would be anti-freeze and clear is probably water from your air conditioning system. Your transmission is supposed to be a closed system, so a leak indicates that you have a hole. Your transmission needs that fluid so that it will work smoothly. A hole will also let debris into your transmission, which can cause more problems.
Switching from Park to Drive
When you shift from park to drive, your transmission show go smoothly and without any hesitation. You should immediately be able to go as soon as you switch to drive. If your transmission is starting to slip, one of the things that you are going to notice is that your seems to hesitate when you switch from park to drive or to reverse. It may seem to catch or maybe to even slide past it. Once you get it into gear, you will notice that it takes a moment or two for you to be able to start driving because it feels like you aren't quite in gear. You may even try switching it back into park and out again to see if that helps. The worse your transmissions gets, the more it's going to hesitate and feel jerky.
If you are noticing signs that your transmission is failing, you should take it in so that your mechanic can see it as soon as possible. Contact a company like Vonkattengell Transmission Service for more information and assistance.
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