Leaking transmission fluid is a sign of a transmission problem, but your transmission might not need repair if the fluid leak is fixed right away. Transmission fluid can leak out of the seals and gaskets, the transmission pan, the system hoses, and the torque converter. The leaking part will need to be replaced. If you ignore the transmission leak, your transmission will overheat and go bad. Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel explains more below.
Burning Transmission Odors
As we just mentioned, the transmission will overheat if fluid is leaking out of the transmission. This is because the fluid levels are getting too low. When the levels get too low, the fluid is unable to protect the moving parts in the transmission, and, consequently, your transmission can go bad.
Check Engine Warning
If your transmission has gone bad, you will likely get a check engine warning on the dashboard. This light covers problems that don’t have specific lights and gauges. The transmission does not have a light on your dashboard, so the check engine light will turn on if the transmission is having problems.
Complete Unresponsiveness
A definite sign of a bad transmission is if the transmission becomes unresponsive. Unresponsiveness covers two areas of the transmission’s functionality: going into gear and shifting through gears. If your transmission refuses to do either, it is in need of immediate repair.
Gear Shifting Problems
You might also have gear shifting problems with the bad transmission. The transmission may skip gears as it shifts them, or your transmission may slip out of gear once it’s in gear. The transmission should always shift through the gear cycle smoothly and seamlessly. If it isn’t doing so, the transmission is going bad and it needs to be serviced or repaired.
Shaking or Vibration
Shaking or vibration is the transmission shifts gears is an indication that things aren’t going as they should. This is an internal problem that could point to low transmission fluid or an issue with the gears.
Strange Transmission Noises
Another internal problem that indicates an issue with the gears is strange transmission noises. What we mean by this is that your gears will grind or squeal when the transmission shifts them. You might also hear humming noises when your transmission is in neutral. Clunking sounds are also an indication of a bad transmission.
Call Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel in Limon, CO, right away if your vehicle is experiencing any of the transmission problems discussed above.
