The transmission of your car transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Despite the enormous pressure this exerts, modern transmissions are also remarkably complex, containing many hundreds of intricate interconnected parts. Maintaining such a crucial and sophisticated car part requires diligent care and maintenance, plus swift response to signs of trouble. If you experience any of the following gearbox issues, don’t hesitate to visit Honda of New Rochelle for transmission repair.
Slipping Gears
A quite serious sign of transmission problems is if your gears fail to shift promptly, perhaps delaying for a second or two. This indicates slipping gears, which might also cause the engine to rev loudly as the gearbox struggles to shift. Your ability to accelerate or decelerate might become impeded. At its worst, slipping gears can cause a gearbox to shift on its own or suddenly pop into neutral.
Sticking Gears
If your gears refuse to shift at all, you might have a gear set or other part that has completely malfunctioned. Sometimes gears can also become stuck because of low transmission fluid. This can often be quickly remedied by topping up or flushing the fluid.
Strange Vibrations
Gear shifts should be smooth and quiet. Any shaking, kicking, or odd vibrations point to gearbox problems that need attention. Such vibrations or jolting tend to be stronger in manual transmissions than automatic transmissions, but it might signify a serious fault in either one.
Unusual Sounds
When transmissions malfunction, you’ll often hear strange noises from below. Maladjusted transmission bands can cause a low grinding sound. A harsher grinding might result from a faulty torque converter. Worn-out clutch plates can generate a whirring sound, while other problems can cause a variety of whining, clunking, or tapping noises.
Leaking Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid lubricates the gears, bearings, and other moving parts, limiting friction and heat. It also maintains vital hydraulic pressure and helps to clean debris from the system. This essential fluid should always be kept in tip-top condition with periodic inspections and flushes.
If you ever spot a puddle of reddish, sweet-smelling liquid under your car, you might have a transmission fluid leak. Have the leak repaired and the fluid topped up at once before your transmission suffers a more serious fault.
Burning Smells
If transmission fluid is ever allowed to deteriorate or becomes low because of a leak, the temperature inside the transmission will rise. This will often begin to burn the remaining fluid, creating a burning smell that you might detect from inside the cabin above.
Avoid the Need for Transmission Repair With Regular Gearbox Servicing
As with any car part, it’s best to adopt a proactive attitude toward transmission maintenance. It’s most important to keep the transmission fluid fresh, so have it flushed often. You can check your owner’s manual for the recommended interval for your particular make and model.
If you’ve noticed any of the signs we’ve mentioned above, then it’s time to stop by Honda of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY and let us take a look; No Appointment Necessary!
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