Your car’s transmission is a
complex mechanical system that controls the application of power from the
engine to the driveshaft. It experiences more wear and tear over time than most
parts of your vehicle due to the heat and friction produced by their many
moving and interacting components. Major issues are bound to arise if your
transmission is not well maintained and/or symptoms of a problem are not
checked, which could result to expensive and unworthy auto transmission repairs.
Common reasons for auto
transmission repair are the funny smell and sound you hear as you drive even
with the most limited acceleration. This could be a clutch issue, try to adjust
the clutch to see if this is all that is needed. If this doesn’t help, or the
smell is accompanied by a scratching noise, then it is about time to replace
your clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw out bearing.
Auto transmission repair is also highly
needed when your vehicle lack response to your gear commands. Ever notice that
while driving, the car hesitates or refuses to go into gear? The moment a
driver shifts from park to drive the car should immediately go into the proper
gear. For automatic transmissions, you might notice that when shifting into
drive or park that there is a delay before you feel the gear engage.
Another problem would be the
clunking and humming sound. Manual transmissions will emit sounds that can be
described as being slightly more mechanical, louder, and abrupt sounding. A
clunking sound when you shift gear almost always lies within a transmission,
while constant velocity joins or the differential may be the source. When such
unnecessary sounds are heard with an automatic transmission, auto transmission
repair should immediately take place.
Aside from these, leak is probably
the most recognizable symptom and should be repaired as soon as possible.
Letting the fluid leak is one of the most common causes of expensive auto
transmission repair. Automatic transmission fluid is the life-blood of a
transmission as it lubricates, cleans and conditions the seals and acts as
hydraulic fluid. Without it, the engine will seize up and stop working
completely.
It is still best to keep up a
regular maintenance schedule for your car. Most major expensive auto
transmission repairs can be avoided if the vehicle is properly maintained.
Calvin's Transmission
6204 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL
33604
813-231-2171
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