Transmission Mechanic

How can you tell if your transmission is going out?

It’s one of the most terrifying feelings you could have on the road. As you’re driving, you feel a bit of a grinding noise and something doesn’t feel right with the gears. Most likely, your transmission is going bad, and if you’re unsure what to do about it, don’t worry! At Palmen Fiat, we understand that the first step to treating the problem is diagnosing it, so here’s what you can do to keep your car running, shifting and switching fluidly.

How can you tell if your transmission is bad?Happy girl in car

There’s a few telltale signs that your transmission system is going out. If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms in your vehicle recently, you might have a problem:

  • Shifting Delay: Granted, this doesn’t happen that often but it can still mean your transmission isn’t working like it should. When your gear shifter starts to wear down it can cause some major trouble with shifting. If you shift your vehicle from park to reverse and nothing happens for a few seconds, followed by a jarring, jerky motion, that’s your transmission wearing.
  • Leaking Fluid: Have you noticed a reddish liquid coming from under your hood lately? That’s most likely transmission fluid and it’s vitally important that you get it checked out. Not having enough fluid in your transmission’s system can seriously impact your transmission for a very long time.
  • Grinding and Slipping: If you feel like you’re driving in one gear and it suddenly changes for no apparent reason, your transmission might be slipping. This can cause some significant damage to your engine, and it’s usually accompanied by a screeching or grinding sound coming from under the hood.

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How can I get my transmission fixed?

We should also mention that a simple warning light on your dashboard doesn’t automatically mean that your transmission is bad. If you are noticing weird patterns in your car’s shifting or otherwise, we encourage you to stop in for a service appointment. At Palmen Fiat of Kenosha, we would be happy to get you into our service center and see what is going on and as always, our team of certified specialists and technicians can promise we will be getting you back on the road safely and quickly. Click here for a full list of the additional service specials we are offering!
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