Without a doubt, the transmission in your vehicle is its most complex component. With over 800 different pieces, it is as intricate as it is essential. With such a complicated a necessary piece of your vehicle, you’ll probably want to know that it is working at its best. This part of your vehicle requires much less attention than you might think, but how do you know if you have transmission trouble? There are a few ways:
Check Engine Light
Though your transmission is far from the only thing that can activate your check engine light, it is certainly one of the things that can get this dreaded warning to pop up. Coupled with the other symptoms on this list, an activated check engine light could definitely be a harbinger of transmission problems.
Slipping Or Grinding
When you accelerate in your vehicle, your transmission is busy changing the gears to accommodate for your rising rate of speed. This is when your transmission is working it’s hardest and the most likely time you will notice issues. If you feel grinding as the gears change, or worse, you feel the gears slipping out of place as they attempt to change, these are both telltale signs of transmission issues.
Red Or Brown Fluid
If you notice red or brown fluid pooling beneath your vehicle, especially when parked somewhere like your garage, this is a surefire way to tell there are transmission problems afoot. This is transmission fluid leaking that you are seeing, and it should never leak from a vehicle. So if you are seeing it, you know there is a serious problem with your transmission.
Make An Appointment
If you’ve noticed any of these problems in your vehicle, or you simply want the peace of mind that comes with a transmission check-up, bring your vehicle to us. We are your one-stop shop for all your transmission needs.
