Transmission problems can spell huge trouble for your European automobile, especially if you don’t have them addressed as soon as possible. If you notice any of the following signs of transmission problems, bring your vehicle into European Fix right away for an inspection.
It Won’t Go Into Gear
If your European car or crossover refuses to go into gear, you definitely have a transmission problem. You should not have any difficulties putting it into gear from park. It should go into reverse or drive without hesitation or any clunking or other sounds.
It Won’t Shift Gears
Your utility vehicle’s transmission should also shift through the gear cycle at the appropriate speeds, again, without hesitation. If you find that the transmission is not shifting gears as it should be, you’ve got a problem in the transmission.
It’s Slipping Out of Gear
One sure sign that your transmission is going bad is your vehicle slipping out of gear. When this happens, the transmission slips into neutral while you are driving and your engine begins to rev quite high. You also lose power to the wheels.
The Gears Are Grinding
Grinding gears are also a sign of transmission problems. The gear shifts should be smooth, silent, and there shouldn’t be any grinding sounds between gears. This is also applicable if you drive a manual transmission rather than an automatic one.
You Have a Fluid Leak
Some of the things listed above can be caused by low transmission fluid, and if you have a transmission fluid leak, the fluid will obviously be too low. Transmission fluid tends to leak underneath your car more toward the center than the front.
You Hear Humming in Neutral
If you suspect that you have transmission problems, start your engine and keep it in neutral. Listen carefully to see if you hear any humming sounds or other strange noises. If you do, bring your vehicle into our shop so we can take a look at your transmission.
You Smell Something Hot
Another sign of low transmission fluid is burning smells. The transmission is located more underneath your car than in the engine, so if you smell something hot coming from underneath your car, it’s important to have it checked out right away.
Your Check Engine Light Is On
Finally, the transmission has no way of telling you that there’s a problem except through the check engine light. The transmission trouble signs above may be accompanied by this dashboard warning.
European Fix in Clinton Township MI, would be happy to inspect your vehicle’s transmission if you suspect that there’s something going on that is problematic. Call us today for an appointment.