Transmission Trouble Top 10

Weiss Service Department1. Burning Smell – Transmission fluid not only keeps the parts moving freely, but it also keep the transmission itself from burning up.  If you are running low on transmission fluid, that burning smell will let you know.

2. Noisy Transmission In Neutral – A single “blump” noise while in neutral can indicate a simple problem like low fluid, but lots of noises can mean bigger issues.  This type of excessive noisiness usually means that a part needs to be replaced due to mechanical wear.

3. Slipping Gears – This one can be dangerous because having a vehicle slip out of gear while driving is scary.  If this happens to you, be sure to stay calm and get the vehicle in to a mechanic asap.

4. Dragging Clutch – This is one that only manual transmission drivers need to worry about and happens when the clutch “fails to disengage the clutch disk from the flywheel when the driver pushes in the clutch pedal.” (According to howstuffworks.com.)

5. Leaking Fluid – Leaking transmission fluid is an obvious indication of a transmission in need of a mechanic.  Transmission fluid is clear, bright-red in color, and has a sweet smell.

6. Check Engine Light – Drivers should always pay attention to their check engine light and in the case of your transmission it’s a great early indication of a problem that needs some attention.

7. Shaking or Grinding – This is a problem noted by both manual and automatic transmission drivers.  You’ll notice it when changing gears and it can mean a number of different things for each.

8. Whining, Clunking, or Humming – If you have an automatic, noises to listen for are ones of the whining or humming type.  If you drive a manual, worrisome noise are more on the clunking side.  Either way, these types of noises need attention and will only get worse if ignored.

9. Lack of Response – Hesitation to go into “park” or “drive” for an automatic usually denotes an issue.  For those with a manaul, revving that doesn’t match the speed of the vehicle indicates a problem.

10. Refused to Go Into Gear – This refers to those who drive a stick shift and can be described as the transmission refusing to budge when the driver depresses the clutch.  The issue could be a result of low transmission fluid or other issues like a clutch linkage needing an adjustment.

The Weiss service department wants to help keep your used Toyota car near St. Peters in running order. Be sure to give us a call today if you are experiencing any of the transmission issues detailed above.

Location: 11771 Tesson Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128, USA

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