How can you tell if your transmission is acting up?
Transmission Trouble: 10 Warning Signs You Need Repair
- Refusal to Switch Gears. If your vehicle refuses or struggles to change gears, you’re more than likely facing a problem with your transmission system.
- Burning Smell.
- Neutral Noises.
- Slipping Gears.
- Dragging Clutch.
- Leaking Fluid.
- Check Engine Light.
- Grinding or Shaking.
How often should you check your transmission fluid?
It’s important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. Not only can a low fluid level cause your car to shift poorly, it can eventually lead to transmission damage, and a costly repair. If your car seems to be losing fluid on a regular basis, you may have a leak.
How to know if you have a transmission problem?
How to Check for Transmission Problems. 1 Pay Attention to Warning Lights. In most cases, transmissions problems will trigger the Check Engine light to come on in your car. This is especially 2 Check Transmission Fluid. 3 Use the Brake Pedal to Check Transmission Problems. 4 Pay Attention to the Transmission As You Drive.
What do you need to know about automatic transmission?
Gears: Even though you’re not shifting them, an automatic transmission has gears. They are broken into main gears and planetary gears. You need all of these to be able to drive. Fluid: Transmission fluid is very important to an automatic transmission. All of the magic happens in the fluid.
Where to check your transmission fluid at Pep Boys?
To avoid unnecessary costs come to your local Pep Boys and have one of our trusted experts take a look. Checking your car’s transmission fluid with the dipstick is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways you can help prolong the life of your transmission. If you have rear-wheel drive, it is located toward the rear of an in-line engine.