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3 Problems With Your Transmission You Can't Ignore

The transmission system is responsible for gear shifting in your car. This makes the transmission system to be a very important component of your car since you need to change gears as you drive. Any problem with your transmission system needs to get sorted as fast as possible; otherwise, you may not be able to move. If you don't sort the problem with the transmission system promptly, the engine may develop other problems that will make your repair costs shoot.

Here are the three transmission system problems you can't afford to ignore:

Warning Lights

When the Check Engine light comes on, you need to take it seriously. The Check Engine light shows that your car's computer has detected a problem with the car.

The lights do not necessarily mean the problem is with your transmission system, but it's good to have an expert check your car to determine where the problem is. If it's from the transmission system, the mechanic will fix it. Even if it's not from the transmission system, your mechanic will identify its source and eliminate it.

Difficulty Shifting

When you want to shift gears, but you experience some difficulties, your transmission system could be the culprit. The shifting may also not be smooth as expected.

If you leave this problem unattended, your car will start jerking or shuddering while shifting gears. This happens because there will be some resistance as you try to change gears. If you try to change gears but find it impossible, it would indicate that your car has developed a severe problem. Delays, noises, and rough shifting can happen in both automatic and manual transmissions.

Slipping Gears

Slipping gears is very dangerous. It is a case in which your gears change on their own as you drive. When this happens, you'll hear sudden noise from the engine, or the engine may change its pitch, indicating that the gear has changed. Sometimes you can step on the accelerator, but you won't feel the car responding as it should - this simply implies your vehicle has lost its power.

Only experts can solve problems with the transmission. If you notice any of the above issues, call your trusted mechanic as soon as possible. If you need transmission repair, we invite you to bring your vehicle to our auto repair shop today!

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