Warning Signs in Automatic Transmission

When you are reading this article, maybe you are the one who suspect that something is amiss with the automatic transmission in your car. Take my advice, it is far better to address these problems early on than to let them evolve into a serious transmission failure.
Automatic transmission is one of the complex machinery in your vehicle. Here are the 8 most common problems that have been observed by transmission repair specialists over the years. These are the early warning signs that you need to look out for:
1) Leakage. That small pool of oil that you see when you move your vehicle from its parking spot in the morning is a sign of trouble. Transmissions can leak from nearly 20 different external seals. Some are very simple to repair, but some require more involved service procedures. Get your vehicle checked by a qualified transmission repair shop because, much like an engine that gets low on oil, a transmission that is low on fluid can fail completely in very short order.
2) Burning smell. A burnt odor can be a sign of a transmission that is overheating or is leaking fluid onto the exhaust. This needs to be addressed immediately- if engine oil or transmission fluid drips onto a hot exhaust it could catch on fire.
3) Check engine light. Today's transmissions are computer controlled and a check engine light can be an indication of a trans problem, even if you don't have a drivability symptom yet. Modern automobile computers are extremely sensitive and can detect a transmission slip or malfunction that would be imperceptible to the driver. The light comes on to tell you that something is wrong somewhere- listen to it and get your car checked out!
4) Shaking. Sometimes a shaking or bucking sensation is experienced, especially at highway speeds. Sometimes this may be an issue of poor engine tune, but it could also be a malfunction in the transmission. Take it to an expert that can tell the difference and diagnose it for you.
5) Hard shifting and wrong gear starts. A hard shift or wrong gear start either by itself or in conjunction with a check engine light may be a sign that your transmission is in a computer commanded "failsafe" or "limp home" mode. This can be done by your vehicle's computer when it detects a transmission fault. The reason for this computer strategy is to let the driver know that there is a problem and to help protect the transmission from further damage while it is "limped" to a shop to be repaired.
6) Transmission Slipping. This is a condition where the engine is revving but full power is not getting to the wheels. Slipping can be caused by a variety of transmission malfunctions- should not be ignored.
7) A neutral condition on fast or brisk acceleration from a stop or when going around a turn. This is a classic sign of a low fluid condition. Remember, unlike an engine where it may be normal for some oil to be consumed over time, if a transmission is low on fluid it is leaking.
8) Delayed drive or reverse. When you notice a delay when you shift the shifter from "D" to "R" or vice versa, it is another sign of a transmission malfunction. These delays can be caused by anything from a low fluid level or a band that is in need of adjustment to an internal transmission seal or clutch pack that is failing. Again, sooner rather than later is the right time to get it checked out.








Paying attention to and addressing your vehicle's small problems before they turn into larger ones can often help you to avoid costly transmission repairs.
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