Most people know that the transmission is the most complex part of your vehicle. With over 800 individual parts, it is easy to see why, even with newer model cars getting more complicated every year. But even with that in mind, it is often surprising that your transmission doesn’t need anywhere near the amount of attention that some of the other parts of your car will. So how do you know if your transmission is having problems? Your car has a number of ways of letting you know, and at the first sign of transmission problems, bring your car to us!
Check Engine Light
Your transmission isn’t the only thing that can activate your check engine light, but it is certainly one of them. This could be your first warning sign that you’ve got transmission issues, though an activated check engine light is always a reason to visit u, whether it is the transmission or not.
Slipping Or Grinding
When you use your car’s gas pedal to accelerate, your transmission is working its hardest to accommodate for the increase in speed. This is a time when, if you’ve got transmission issues, they will be evident. If you feel slipping of the gears as they change, or worse, you feel them grinding together, you need to get your car into our bays immediately.
Red Or Brown Fluid
If you noticed red or brown fluid pooling underneath your car, you’ve definitely got a transmission problem on your hands. This is transmission fluid, and it is never supposed to leak from your vehicle. When you see this fluid, get in touch with us immediately!
Make An Appointment
If any of these issues sound familiar, bring your car to us today. We will inspect your transmission for possible issues, and help you with necessary repairs. Problems with a transmission get exponentially worse over time, so bring your car to us at the first sign of any of these. We’ll get to the bottom of things and have you shifting like a pro again in no time. Make an appointment today!