NJ Transmission Repair Shop

When do you Need to Visit a Transmission Repair Shop?

On today’s blog, we at European Exchange want to discuss possible reasons to visit our NJ transmission repair shop.

NJ Transmission Repair Shop 

A faulty transmission is one of the most feared car problems for car owners. The transmission drives the engine’s power to the axles using a set of gears. A damaged transmission can bring your car to a complete halt. Remedying a faulty transmission will require a visit to the transmission repair shop where a thorough diagnosis is done before different measures can be taken. What are the signs that you need to visit the transmission repair shop?

Warning lights

Modern vehicles have sensors to alert the driver on different faults. A warning light indicating ‘O/D’ stands for Overdrive, meaning the diagnostics system has sensed a problem with the transmission. A P700 code generated during diagnostics means a general transmission fault.

Strange noises

If the car is making noises when there is a gear shift, the transmission is the likely culprit. The noises could be clunking or thumping noises. In a manual transmission, a grinding noise will be heard when the clutch is not engaging correctly.

Performance problems

Power loss is a sure pointer to a transmission problem.  You can feel the transmission slipping or hesitating when shifting. This is accompanied by a power loss i.e. when you press the accelerator, the engine revs up but there is no corresponding pick up of speed.

In a manual vehicle shifting the gear becomes difficult, even with the clutch pressed fully in. the gear could also slip out after engaging. This will be accompanied by a loud roar as the engine revs up while the car slows down or halts.

Unusual sensations

You might notice that the car is behaving strangely when shifting in or out of a particular gear. This could be a jerky feeling or strange vibrations. This is an indicator that there is a problem with a certain part in the transmission.

You may also sense strange chemical or burning smells. The transmission generates very high temperatures. If there is inadequate lubrication, the transmission parts grind against each other producing the burning or chemical smells.

Leaks and puddles under the car

Transmission fluid provides the lubrication needed to absorb the heat in the transmission. When there is a leaky gasket or seal, the transmission fluid will leak and puddle under the car. This is seen as a brown, red or pink fluid.  Leaking transmission fluid will be accompanied by shifting problems and delayed gear engagement. The whole transmission could also ‘knock.’

It is essential to keep these common signs in mind so that you can be alerted to visit the transmission repair shop in time and avoid extensive damage.

For more information about us at European Exchange or to learn more about our NJ transmission repair shop, please call us today at 201-880-6633. One of our transmission repair experts will be ready to help you.