During the life cycle of your vehicle, there will come a time where you will need to have the transmission looked at. Drivers near St. Albans City, VT, when you begin noticing signs that your car's transmission needs servicing, bring it into our service center at Goss Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
What Are the Symptoms That I Need to Check For?
The transmission system is incredibly vital to the performance of your vehicle. Any problems with it can expand and cause further damage to other parts of the engine and/or vehicle. In this section, we will look at some of the warning signs you will spot before an issue becomes a problem.
The first sign is having problems with shifting gears. Gears are an integral part of your transmission. It is time to bring it in for service once you start experiencing problems, like:
- Hesitation when putting the car into gear
- The car falling out of gear while driving
- Gears shifting for no apparent reason
- Jerking when shifting gears
If the problems are severe enough, you might need transmission repair.
The next major sign is grinding or shimmying between gears, which occurs in manual and automatic transmissions respectively. This traditionally is seen as indicating a worn clutch or other kinds of issues. This is something that should be checked out immediately.
Another sign is unusual noises and whines, like buzzing, clunking, or other excessive noise. While other issues, like oil fluid malfunction or loose brakes, can also cause these sounds, it's good to bring your vehicle in and err on the side of caution.
Make sure that your transmission fluid is clean and clear and there is no leakage or a burning odor. That burning can also result from oil or engine troubles, so be wary. When you bring your vehicle home and discover red fluid on the driveway, it can be an indication of a leak.
If you experience any of these issues, it's time to bring in your vehicle for repair.
Transmission Repair Services We Offer
As you have seen, many issues can occur to your transmission over the course of its life cycle. We are here to correct those issues-and more-in order to get you and your vehicle safely back on the road.
One of the most common type of transmission services is a transmission fluid change. As the fluid cools, lubricates, and cleans the system's internal parts, it runs the risk of accumulating dirt and metal shavings, rendering it less effective. A fluid change will remove the old liquid and replace it with new, clean fluid.
Another service we offer is a transmission fluid flush. That is where we take every part of the transmission system and drain it of the old liquid. New fluid is then run into the system. In certain cases, cleaning solutions may be added to help the process.
Finally, there is a transmission reseal. When your transmission is suffering from a leak but is still operational, we can perform a reseal service. This involves replacing the external seals in an automatic transmission to fix any leaks and ensure that your vehicle maintains the right amount of fluid.
Come to Us for Your Transmission Repairs
With all that we've gone over above, there are certainly problems that can occur during the life of your vehicle. We can address those issues with skill and elbow grease. However, occasionally it'll happen that your transmission suffers a fatal blow and needs to be repaired completely.
When that unfortunate day arrives, you can bring your car into our service center with no hassle. We offer services that will restore the safety and performance of your vehicle. We'll replace any and all parts with excess damage to ensure that your vehicle can drive smoothly and safely again.
Schedule Your Service Today!
Now that you've gone over the information we've given you, it is time to take the next step. Drivers with transmission issues near St. Albans City, VT, if you notice any of these signs of transmission trouble, bring your vehicle into Goss Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
Call us or use our online scheduler to book your service today!