How much do you know about your car’s transmission? Clark’s Professional Car Care is here with the main things you need to know to keep your car’s transmission working perfectly. The transmission is the key system between the engine and your car’s tires, so it needs to be doing its job.
Suspect Transmission Trouble? Don’t Drive
The most important tip for transmission issues is that if you suspect that there’s something wrong with your transmission, you should not drive. It’s all too easy for a small transmission problem to become a huge problem with even a short trip. You may go from needing repair to needing to replace the entire transmission, just by driving. That’s a problem that is avoidable.
Pay Attention to Transmission Warning Signs
So, what does it look like when your transmission is having trouble? You might notice that you’ve got a transmission fluid leak underneath your car or there may be signs while you’re driving. The most common issue is that you might feel the transmission slipping, or not catching the next gear. The car might hesitate when you press the gas pedal, then surge forward. You might also hear some grinding or knocking sounds coming from the rear of the car.
Your Transmission Has to Have Transmission Fluid
Something that you might not realize is that your car’s transmission absolutely must have transmission fluid. If there is even a small leak of fluid from the transmission, that’s a huge problem. That fluid keeps the internal parts and gears of the transmission lubricated, but it does more than that. It also cleans any debris and metal shavings from the transmission parts, which keeps them moving smoothly. Transmission fluid also helps to keep the transmission cool, which is crucial because an overheating transmission won’t be able to shift gears.
And That Fluid Needs Changing
You might think that because the transmission is sealed, that means that you don’t have to worry about transmission fluid. Transmission fluid has a long lifespan, but as that fluid circulates it does break down and it gets dirty. It’s a good idea to check your car’s owner’s manual to determine when the manufacturer recommends that you have your transmission serviced.
Worried that you’ve got transmission problems? Don’t keep wondering, we can inspect your transmission for you. Clark’s Professional Car Care in Pascagoula and D’Iberville MS can handle any problems your transmission is experiencing. Give us a call today to set up an appointment.
