TRANSMISSION SHOP

What causes transmission problems?

Lack of Maintenance

The leading cause of transmission failure for all makes of vehicles is due to not properly following the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations for the engine and transmission and changing the fluid and filters at the proper recommended mileage and time, especially if you are using the vehicle in harsh conditions or stressful times such as towing or hilly areas.

Leaks

Transmission leaks are probably the second most common transmission problems that lead to some devastating internal transmission issues. Most transmission leaks occur due to a leaking pan gasket, axle or driveshaft seal, or a transmission cooling line. which then leads to low fluid, burnt fluid, overheating and damage that cannot be repaired by just adding fluid.

The Check Engine Light

Check engine light can mean many different issues are happening depending on your vehicles make and model. When you get a check engine light, even though it’s called a check “engine” light, it doesn't necessarily point directly to your engine. It could be your transmission, brake system, air conditioning, or any system on the vehicle, so it's important you have the codes retrieved from the vehicle's computers to allow for a pinpoint diagnostic of the system and problem.

Slipping Gears

You have slipping gears if it seems like the engine is revving higher than it should when driving down the road and you lack power.

No Shifting at all

Transmission bands wrap around the parts of the internal transmission parts to allow upshifting and downshifting. Friction clutch and 1-way mechanical clutches do as well. Inside the transmission, you also have pistons, solenoids, valves servo’s and a fluid pump that provide and control pressure. In addition, the computer takes information from all systems of the vehicle to determine when to shift and how hard. If these parts or systems fail to operate correctly, you'll find your car unable to shift correctly or shift at all

Smells Like Burning

In most cases, a burning smell comes from the very hot or leaking transmission fluid. Preventing this requires checking your fluid levels regularly to look for indications of a leak. Low fluid levels often cause major problems if you don’t catch it quickly.

If you're tired of being "out of the know" about the state of your transmission, you should reach out to us! It's that simple. You're in control of the condition of your vehicle, so why not start right now by giving us a call?