European automobiles are amazing pieces of machinery, but this does not mean that they can’t have transmission problems, especially if their drivers don’t take care of the transmission. Generally, it is recommended that you have your automobile’s transmission serviced every 30,000 miles. We can do that here at RB Auto Service. We are also going to list the signs of transmission problems below. We recommend that you bring your European automobile to our shop right away if you notice any of the following issues.
Burning Odors
If your car smells hot from underneath it, it’s possible that your transmission is overheating. The most common cause of an overheating transmission is low transmission fluid. If it has been more than 30,000 miles since you’ve had your transmission fluid changed, the fluid could be low, and it is definitely dirty. This can cause your transmission to overheat.
Check Engine Warning
As you know, you don’t have a transmission light on your vehicle’s dashboard. Consequently, when something goes wrong with the transmission, the engine control unit turns on the check engine light. It’s important to have the reason why this light has turned on fixed as soon as possible because the problem could be your transmission.
Fluid Leaks
Transmission fluid will leak from underneath your European automobile toward the center. Transmission fluid is red and translucent. If you see red spots underneath your car or crossover, it’s important to have the source of the leak repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of an overheating transmission due to low transmission fluid.
Gear Shifting Issues
Naturally, if your European beauty is having transmission problems, you will notice it in the gear shifting. It may be difficult to get your car into gear, or the automobile may skip gears as it shifts through the gear cycle. In some cases, the vehicle will refuse to shift through the gear cycle or it will slip out of gear.
Strange Sounds
You should never hear your vehicle “clunk” into gear. You also should not hear it grind or squeal when it changes gears. Humming sounds when the automobile is in neutral is a definite sign that you have transmission problems.
Strange Vibrations
Finally, your gear shifts should be smooth when you put the vehicle into gear and throughout the gear cycle. You shouldn’t feel your European automobile vibrate as the automatic transmission moves through the gear cycle.
Don’t take chances with possible transmission problems. Call RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL, today.