To prevent your automatic transmission from dying, have it serviced every 30,000 miles. Benton Road Auto Repair can service and repair your transmission if it needs it. We are a full-service auto shop that also maintains and repairs big rigs. If you notice any of the problems below, your automatic transmission is having problems and may be in need of repair.
Problems Shifting Through the Gear Cycle
Naturally, if the automatic transmission is malfunctioning, it will have difficulties shifting through the gear cycle properly. The transmission may be unable to stay in gear and slip into neutral constantly. It may also hesitate for an extended period before shifting each gear.
Hot or Burning Transmission Odors
If you smell hot or burning odors coming from underneath your automobile, it’s possible that the transmission is overheating. The most common reason why a transmission will get too hot is that the transmission fluid is too low and needs to be changed.
Strange Noises in the Transmission
You should never hear strange noises coming from the transmission. Sounds such as grinding, clunking, or squealing are an indication that the transmission is going bad. If you suspect that your transmission is dying, put the vehicle in neutral and listen carefully. Humming sounds indicate trouble.
Fluid Leaking From the Center of Your Car
Your transmission fluid can start to leak out of the transmission pan, the seals and gaskets, the transmission hoses, and the torque converter. Naturally, if you have a transmission fluid leak, the transmission fluid level will get too low and cause the transmission to overheat.
Illuminated Check Engine Light
Your vehicle’s engine control module may turn on the check engine light if a transmission sensor sends an error code to it. This is the only light that covers the transmission. Heed the warning and bring your vehicle to our shop for a transmission inspection.
Shaking or Vibrating Automobile
Low transmission fluid can also make your vehicle shake or vibrate when the transmission shifts the gears. This is an indication that the gears are not being lubricated by the transmission fluid. If you continue to drive your automobile, you could damage the transmission.
A Completely Unresponsive Transmission
If you do damage the transmission, there may come a point when it will become completely unresponsive. This means you will not be able to get your vehicle to go into gear. It also means the transmission will be unable to shift the gears.
Benton Road Auto Repair in Bossier City, LA, is here to help, so call us today to schedule a transmission inspection.
