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How To Determine If Your Car Transmission Needs Repair

June 11, 2010 by admin 8 Comments

No one likes to hear the dreaded words, “Your transmission is blown.” Your cars transmission is responsible for most of its engine functions and capabilities. As soon as a car’s transmission requires repair, most car owners see dollar signs adding up. Catching a transmission problem before it becomes a transmission disaster could be the difference between a five hundred dollar fix and a five thousand dollar overhaul. Stay on top of your transmission by keeping an eye out for key signs of transmission trouble.

One of the tell-tale signs of transmission problems is trouble on starting. A transmission in need of repair will have trouble turning over or may grind upon ignition. If your car stutters before turning over, it could be simple problem like moisture in the electrical wires or a much bigger problem like a transmission in need of repair. If your car seems to have trouble starting, it’s best to have a mechanic test the electrical system and check the transmission.

When a car is in motion, acceleration problems or stuttering are signs of a problem with the transmission. Vibrating, stuttering or trembling during acceleration or deceleration could indicate serious transmission trouble instead of the simpler problem of poor tuning of the engine. You might also notice that the engine fails to engage even though you apply pressure to the gas pedal. Any of these experiences during driving could lead to a more serious problem like complete engine failure.

Usually fluid leaking from beneath the car is oil, but occasionally a car may leak transmission fluid used to lubricate gears inside the engine. A transmission fluid leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause permanent damage to electrical systems. Small leaks can be repaired by mixing a stop leak solution into the fluid while major problems needs to be handled by a mechanic.

If all else fails, you can always refer to your check engine light to alert you to any problems in your engine. Most cars use electrical and computer systems to monitor the proper functioning of the transmission. If the check engine light comes on, assess the rest of the car’s performance to determine if the engine trouble is related to a transmission problem. When in doubt, take your car to a qualified mechanic to determine whether or not your transmission is in need of repair.

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Comments

  1. Rusty says

    November 19, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Much thanks! It is definitely an wonderful online site!

  2. Paul Langley says

    January 21, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    This is a really helpful article for anyone wondering about the state of their transmission. I had no idea that there were so many things that could go wrong to require a transmission to be repaired. Thanks so much for writing, I’ll have to keep this information in mind so I know whenever my transmission needs repairs.

  3. Tom Dicaraus says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I had no idea that there were so many things that could go wrong to require a transmission to be repaired. Thanks for this information.

  4. Kyle Winters says

    March 23, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Considering how important the transmission is to the overall safety of the car, it is something you want to make sure is working right. I especially like the suggestion to pay attention to acceleration. If there’s any kind of lag, then it could mean that you are in trouble.

  5. Denver says

    October 23, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    All the comments here are very helpful. Thanks for the information. Also, the comments are very much precise. Thanks for the help!

  6. Levy Evereet says

    November 9, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Good article, thank you, a lot of useful information, I will do so.

  7. Callum Palmer says

    February 20, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I agree, if your car starts to stutter when switching gears then you are definitely going to want to have your transmission checked out. After all, considering how important the transmission is for your car, you want to make sure that it is in perfect working order. It might even help to try and get it checked on whenever you take your vehicle in for regular maintenance.

  8. Samantha Smith says

    May 10, 2018 at 3:25 am

    Transmission is an important part of the car which is responsible for most of it’s engine function and capabilities. One of the tell-tale signs of bad transmission is trouble on starting. When a car is in motion, then vibrating, stuttering or trembling during acceleration or deceleration could indicate serious transmission trouble. Transmission fluid is an important part of transmission and leaking of transmission fluid indicates that transmission needs to be repaired. Another sign of a bad transmission is activation of transmission warning light. If your car’s transmission is going to be bad you need an automotive repair center to repair it, then you may refer to:
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