Sometimes, when it comes to vehicle repairs, there are things you can put off and things that require immediate attention. Transmission repair issues fall into the second category as a transmission that fails will leave you stranded with no way to complete a quick fix to get it to a garage or transmission shop.
Understanding the red flags that your car will display before you are left stranded on the road is critical. If you see any of the following symptoms or signs that you need a transmission repair get to a transmission specialist immediately. If you have any difficult in getting the vehicle into gear or if there is a suspected leak call the transmission specialist and discuss if driving your vehicle to the shop is even an option.
Red Fluid under the Vehicle
A sure sign that you need transmission repair is any signs of leaking from any component of the transmission. As a sealed unit leaks are a huge problem as without the right level of fluid in the system the transmission can overheat very quickly.
The normal color of transmission fluid is a bright red color. If it looks dark red, brown or even closer to black where it is leaking this is a signal that there may be overheating problems already.
A Sweet Burnt Smell
While you may not see anything leaking under your vehicle leaks can still happen. You will typically smell a sweet, burnt like odor in and around the front of the vehicle when the engine is on and running or when you turn the vehicle off. If you smell this odor immediately get to a transmission repair as this indicates both leaking and overheating.
Strange Noises
The most common sounds with an automatic transmission that is on the way out is a higher pitched whining or buzzing type of sound. It will be easy to hear and may occur only at specific speeds or during the automatic gear changes at first. However, if you don’t get transmission repair it will get progressively worse.
The good news is that if you get into a transmission specialist early your transmission repair bill may not be all that big. The earlier that the problem is detected the less damage that is likely to have been done, however that will depend on the specific part failure that caused the problem in the first place.
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