TRANSMISSION REPAIR
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Is your vehicle not running like it used to? Maybe you've noticed odd noises when your vehicle shifts gears, a puddle under your car, or a faint burning smell when driving. These issues and more might be caused by issues with your vehicle's transmission, and driving around for too long without addressing these problems could result in costly repairs and an unsafe drive. Visit the team at Watsonville Cadillac GMC today. Our Certified Service experts can quickly diagnose a transmission problem and have you back on the road as soon as possible, and can help prevent more significant repairs in the future.
What Does Your Transmission do?
The transmission in your vehicle is used to make sure the right amount of power and torque is supplied to the wheels at a given speed. It works similarly to a multi-speed bicycle; when starting from a stop, you want to start with a low gear, and if you're starting from a high gear it will be difficult to get the vehicle moving. The transmission reduces the higher engine speed to a slower wheel speed and increasing torque in the process. Simply put, the transmission helps make sure that the power coming from your engine is the right amount for your vehicle at any given speed.
When Should You Get Transmission Repair?
There are many signs the transmission in your vehicle needs to be repaired. If there are minor or major issues with your transmission, the safety and quality of your drive could be compromised, so taking care of any transmission issue quickly is essential. However, it isn't always easy to tell when you're in need of transmission repair. Here are some signs that your transmission might need to be serviced or repaired immediately:
- Struggling to stay in or change gear: This could mean low transmission fluid because of a leak, the shifter, cable or a foreign object in the valve body of the automatic transmission.
- Delayed or missed gears: Another sign of low transmission fluid or the wrong kind of fluid is in your transmission.
- Transmission slipping or high engine revs: This could also mean low transmission fluid, but other factors could also attribute to transmission slipping. The high engine revs could mean the clutch is worn or other parts of the transmission are failing.
- Leaking transmission fluid: Just like the above reasons, low transmission fluid can cause a number of issues. If you see a reddish fluid underneath your vehicle, this is generally a sign that you have a transmission fluid leak that should be repaired.
- Burning smell: If your transmission fluid is low, it can cause the clutch to burn and emit a burning smell.
- Odd noises when changing gears: If you hear odd noises when the transmission is changing gears, this can be a symptom of a bad bearing or damaged gears.
- No power: If the engine is running fine but the vehicle has little or no power, this could indicate an internal problem with the transmission. The computer could be limiting power to prevent further damage to the engine from the transmission.
- Gears grinding (Manual transmission): If you have a manual transmission, this typically happens when the clutch is not releasing, shift synchronizer rings are worn or broken, or the shifter has wear and adjustment problems. Low transmission fluid can also be a cause of gears grinding
- Clutch pedal grabs very low or high (Manual transmission): This is usually a problem with the linkage or hydraulic system that operates the clutch. The clutch disc and pressure plate might be failing and need to be replaced.
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms of a flawed transmission, bring your vehicle in to our transmission shop right away for a repair that could improve the quality and safety of your drive while extending your vehicle's lifespan.