Whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic transmission, it is inevitable that at some point in time it may need some form of transmission repair. This may be one of the most expensive auto repairs you have to make on your vehicle. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for transmission service not only prolongs its life but can prevent a costly breakdown and transmission repair in the future.
4 signs of trouble:
- Leaking Fluid. The fluid is necessary to cool and lubricate the moving parts of transmission to maintain a safe and constant operating temperature. The fluid reduces the amount of potentially damaging heat inside the transmission and helps maintain and prolong its use. If the fluid is not kept at the proper level, the pump and other components will quickly begin to wear out. Transmission fluid and filters (just like oil) need to be replaced periodically to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.
- Check Engine Light. The “check engine” light can be an early indicator that something is starting to go wrong and you should have a transmission service performed as soon as possible. Newer cars have sensors throughout the engine that pick-up irregularities and notify the computer that something is wrong in a particular area. These sensors can detect vibrations and early problems that you may not even be able to feel or see.
- Grinding, Shaking, Whining, Clunking, and Buzzing. A common sign of trouble in manual transmissions is a grinding sound that is abrupt and mechanical when you shift into a new gear. In automatics, you may hear a whining or buzzing sound. You may feel the car shimmy into each gear, or make a jarring transition, rather than the typical, almost unnoticeable shifts. If this is the case, your automatic may need an adjustment, or possibly some type of transmission repair.
- Lack of Response. With a manual, you may notice after shifting that the engine will rev up, but the car isn’t moving as quickly as the engine is running. This could be caused by a worn-out clutch. Or, if the shift linkage is out of adjustment, the stick shift could pop out of gear and back into neutral. Automatics can have the same lack-of-response problem, noticed when engaging the "Park" or "Drive" selection. If your automatic hesitates when shifting, then it’s likely that a transmission service will be necessary.
Do you need transmission service performed by qualified mechanics? Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians today for transmission repair advice by calling (763) 389-3811, or go on-line at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served customers in Princeton, MN, and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
Whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic transmission, it is inevitable that at some point in time it may need some form of transmission repair. This may be one of the most expensive auto repairs you have to make on your vehicle. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for transmission service not only prolongs its life but can prevent a costly breakdown and transmission repair in the future.
4 signs of trouble:
- Leaking Fluid. The fluid is necessary to cool and lubricate the moving parts of transmission to maintain a safe and constant operating temperature. The fluid reduces the amount of potentially damaging heat inside the transmission and helps maintain and prolong its use. If the fluid is not kept at the proper level, the pump and other components will quickly begin to wear out. Transmission fluid and filters (just like oil) need to be replaced periodically to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.
- Check Engine Light. The “check engine” light can be an early indicator that something is starting to go wrong and you should have a transmission service performed as soon as possible. Newer cars have sensors throughout the engine that pick-up irregularities and notify the computer that something is wrong in a particular area. These sensors can detect vibrations and early problems that you may not even be able to feel or see.
- Grinding, Shaking, Whining, Clunking, and Buzzing. A common sign of trouble in manual transmissions is a grinding sound that is abrupt and mechanical when you shift into a new gear. In automatics, you may hear a whining or buzzing sound. You may feel the car shimmy into each gear, or make a jarring transition, rather than the typical, almost unnoticeable shifts. If this is the case, your automatic may need an adjustment, or possibly some type of transmission repair.
- Lack of Response. With a manual, you may notice after shifting that the engine will rev up, but the car isn’t moving as quickly as the engine is running. This could be caused by a worn-out clutch. Or, if the shift linkage is out of adjustment, the stick shift could pop out of gear and back into neutral. Automatics can have the same lack-of-response problem, noticed when engaging the "Park" or "Drive" selection. If your automatic hesitates when shifting, then it’s likely that a transmission service will be necessary.
Do you need transmission service performed by qualified mechanics? Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians today for transmission repair advice by calling (763) 389-3811, or go on-line at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served customers in Princeton, MN, and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
