Keeton Auto Repair knows it isn’t always easy to know what is a sign of bigger trouble and what isn’t. That can be true of your car’s transmission fluid, for sure. Here are some signs that you might need to get your transmission fluid swapped out or at the very least checked.
Trouble Shifting
The most obvious sign you might have of transmission fluid trouble is when the transmission has difficulty shifting. Transmission fluid helps to lubricate all of the moving parts within the transmission, so when that’s not working well that means that there’s some sort of issue with the fluid. Getting the fluid checked in the first step in solving the problem.
Hesitation While Shifting
Another issue you might notice might not be trouble shifting necessarily, but hesitation before the transmission finds that next gear. You might even hear the engine rev or feel no response when you press down on the accelerator pedal. This could be something that only happens occasionally, which makes you think it was just a fluke.
Whining Sounds
Any new or unusual sounds are always something to pay close attention to in your car. When you’re hearing whining or humming sounds from the back of your car, the most likely culprit is the transmission. This can mean that some of the bearings or even gears aren’t working properly. It’s a definite sign of trouble.
Burnt Smells
Smelling hot smells or anything that smells burnt is a good sign that fluids are getting way too hot. When you’re talking about transmission fluid, that’s a really bad sign because its job is to help keep your car’s transmission cooler. You could have a transmission fluid leak that’s dripping onto hot parts, and that’s bad, too.
Fluid Leak
If you’re spotting transmission fluid underneath your car, that’s never a good sign. Fluid leaks mean that something is wrong somewhere, even if it’s only something small. Getting that problem fixed sooner rather than later is going to keep it from becoming a much bigger issue, and therefore a much bigger repair down the line.
Any problems with your car’s transmission fluid are important to address as soon as possible. Keeton Auto Repair in Overland Park, KS is here to help. Give us a call today and we’ll set up an appointment to take a closer look at your car’s transmission and transmission fluid. If there’s a problem, we’ll let you know what the best solution is for your car.
