Your transmission is the hardest-wearing part of your engine. It takes the raw power of your engine and transfers it to your wheels in a controlled way. This control is regulated by your gears. If your engine’s power wasn’t regulated, it would tear itself apart. The transmission is a very hardy component, but it contains hundreds of parts. Any of these components can fail, and you will need a transmission repair. Our dealer in Porterville, CA can repair it for you.
Noises in Neutral
You can run a simple test if you suspect you may have a transmission problem. All you need to do is to switch on your engine and shift into neutral. A transmission that is working normally won’t make any sound. If you hear bumping, grinding, or clunking noises you have a transmission problem.
These odd noises may just mean that your transmission fluid needs to be topped up. They might also mean that there is a loose bearing or damage to the gear teeth. To be safe, call our service department and our technicians will examine your transmission.
Burning Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid fills your transmission and it acts to lubricate the components and reduce friction. Your transmission is filled with hundreds of fast-moving parts, and many of these parts depend on friction to work correctly. The fluid also provides the hydraulic power to allow your gears to shift easily. As the fluid flows through the transmission, it accumulates clutch debris and other detritus. This debris thickens and slows down the fluid, and it becomes more susceptible to overheating.
As the fluid ages, it also gradually loses its viscosity and heat-reduction properties. Old transmission fluid can start to burn in the heat of the transmission, and once the fluid has burnt it loses its ability to provide hydraulic power for your gears. If you smell something similar to burning rubber, your transmission fluid is the most likely cause. Transmission fluid should be changed at regular intervals according to your car’s service schedule.
Leaking Fluid
No one likes to find a pool of fluid under the car, especially if it’s leaking from the transmission. New transmission fluid is bright red, but through working in the engine it will turn a darker red due to contaminants. If the fluid continues to leak, it will rapidly increase the temperature in your transmission. A lack of fluid will also make gear shifts noisier and rougher.
If you have a fluid leak, you should call our service department right away. Our technicians can trace the leak and repair it. Repairing a leak doesn’t have to be an expensive or complex job, but it should be undertaken ASAP to prevent further damage.
Early diagnosis and repair of a transmission problem can save you a lot of time and money. If your transmission is showing signs of wear, call the experts right away at Merle Stone Chevrolet.
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