{"id":157,"date":"2018-05-18T14:25:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T14:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/?p=157"},"modified":"2018-05-18T14:25:40","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T14:25:40","slug":"5-ways-to-tell-you-have-transmission-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/157\/5-ways-to-tell-you-have-transmission-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Tell You Have Transmission Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Owning a car is expensive, not only because of the cost of the car itself, but because of the necessary maintenance it requires.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most expensive parts of a car to replace is the transmission. This is why it&#8217;s important to notice the signs of a failing transmission as soon as possible, so you can try to repair it before it completely dies.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll discuss five ways you can tell if you are having transmission problems, so you can get in front of the issue and save yourself a lot of money.<\/p>\n<h2>5 Signs of Transmission Problems<\/h2>\n<p>No one wants to hear strange noises coming from their car. This is generally a sign that you&#8217;re about to spend a ton of money on repairs or replacements.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of ignoring these noises and other warning signs, you need to take note of them and take your car into a reliable auto shop. You may hate spending money on repairs now, but you&#8217;ll end up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/71\/your-money-saving-vehicle-maintenance-checklist\/\">saving money<\/a> by being proactive with your car.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five common signs of a transmission problem in your vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3>1. You Smell Burning Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n<p>If you start to smell something burning when your car is running, this is a sign that your transmission is overheating, causing the fluid to burn.<\/p>\n<p>This is a problem because the transmission fluid is what keeps all parts of the transmission properly lubricated.<\/p>\n<p>If the fluid is burning, it means you are either running low on transmission fluid, or you have low-quality fluid. You need to add more <a href=\"https:\/\/bestsyntheticoilguide.com\/synthetic\/best-automatic-transmission-fluids\/\">high-quality fluid<\/a> to prevent serious damage to your transmission.<\/p>\n<h3>2. You Hear Abnormal Engine Noises<\/h3>\n<p>If your car starts making <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nationwide.com\/5-car-noises-you-shouldnt-ignore\/\">strange noises<\/a>, especially when it&#8217;s only in neutral, this is a sign you are having a car transmission problem.<\/p>\n<p>These noises could mean several different things including inadequate transmission fluid or faulty parts that need replacing. If you are hearing noises from your car that you&#8217;ve never heard before, take it into the shop right away.<\/p>\n<h3>3. The Check Engine Light Turns On<\/h3>\n<p>If your check engine light is on, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theusautorepair.com\/Auto-Repair-Help\/127\/5-common-reasons-the-check-engine-light-comes-on\/\">could mean several things<\/a>, including that your transmission is starting to go bad. This is a great early indicator that you need to check your transmission.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Shaking or Grinding<\/h3>\n<p>If you change gears in your car and it makes a noticeable grinding or shaking motion, this is a major sign you are having an issue with your transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, if you change gears and feel anything abnormal, or it just doesn&#8217;t transition as smoothly, you should go to an auto repair shop and have them check your transmission.<\/p>\n<h3>5. No Response<\/h3>\n<p>If you attempt to change a gear and nothing happens, this is a clear sign that something is wrong with your transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Transmissions are meant to allow your car to change gears. So when they are no longer able to do that, it means your transmission is not working properly and you&#8217;ll need to take a look at what&#8217;s going wrong.<\/p>\n<h2>For Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p>Transmission problems can be expensive and stressful to take care of, but it&#8217;s always best to catch them early on so you can save your transmission, and not have to pay for a replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a car owner, one of the worst things that can happen is when your transmission fails. 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