If you notice that sometimes your vehicle gives a little delay when you are trying to speed up, followed by a jolt moving the car forward abruptly, this could be the transmission. There are a lot of signs that indicate a transmission problem that aren't always easy to recognize, and that you can catch early to prevent expensive and big problems. Here are some of the things that you want to do to make sure that you can get the vehicle inspected, and for your own safety.
Watch for These Symptoms and Check the Fluid
If the transmission has problems it will be easiest to notice when you are accelerating and decelerating, because this is the mechanical component of the vehicle where the gears are located. If the vehicle is doing these things, it's a certainty it should be checked out by a mechanic:
- Grinding or shaking
- Slipping out of gear
- Releasing burning odors
- Having delayed gear engagement
You can check the fluid on your own to see if poor fluid levels are the problem. If this is the issue, you want to get the fluid tank replaced so you don't have leaking problems in the future, and you want to see what damage was done to the transmission without lubrication.
Find a Transmission Specialist
As you search for a mechanic you want to target professionals or shops that work specifically with transmissions, since they have the right professionals do examine the vehicle and do the repairs. The specialist can tell you what repairs are needed, or if the transmission is so badly damaged that it would be better to rebuilt it or replace it. Get the vehicle into an auto repair shop as quickly as you can, because driving it could put you at the risk of a vehicle problem while on the roads, or doing more damage.
If the transmission that you have can't be fixed, you'll want to see if there are affordable used options in the area, rebuilt transmissions that are for sale, or what the cost would be to rebuild yours. Get the vehicle in as quickly as you can to get a quote and to get a diagnosis to confirm that the problem is the transmission, and so you can be sure that you know what needs to be fixed. Don't drive the vehicle with the risk of the transmission breaking and the vehicle not being able to be driven with you stranded.
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