Symptoms Indicating Transmission Repair is Needed!

The transmission is probably the most important component which may cause improper vehicle operation. If you are experiencing problems, you may notice various symptoms, each with a number of possible causes. Some problems may need only a little adjustment or minor transmission service, while others may require more extensive transmission repair.

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Here's a list of some of the most common failure symptoms requiring transmission repair:

• "Check Engine" dashboard light on.

• Strange noises coming from under the hood or rear of car, such as a hum or low whine, clicking, knocking, screeching, buzzing, whistling, clanking, or grating.

• A slow response during the first few minutes of vehicle operation.

• Gears slipping—even though the engine races, the vehicle moves slowly or won't accelerate as it should.

• Stalling on taking off, repeatedly over a short period of time.

• No response when the shift lever is placed in Drive, even while racing the engine.

• When in Reverse, vehicle doesn't move.

• Leaking of transmission fluid.

• The passing gear doesn't engage; there's no surge of power when the accelerator is pressed to the floor.

• Erratic shifting that is noticeably early or delayed.

• The shift handle is hard to move into or out of any position.

• The vehicle moves or jerks while in Park or Neutral, whether first starting the car, or turning it off.

• Burnt or rancid odor coming from under the hood or underneath vehicle.

• Shift indicator doesn't point to the proper range, (P) or (N), to start the car.

• Excessive amounts of debris in the transmission pan.

If your vehicle experiences any of the issues, find a qualified transmission repair diagnostician to help you determine the root cause of the problem and have it taken care of as soon as possible.

Need a reliable auto shop for transmission service? Stop in at one of our convenient Excel Auto Repair service centers and ask our ASE-certified technicians for assistance. Or, check out our website at www.excelautoandtire.com for the location closest to you and to find out more about transmission repair. Our three auto shops are conveniently located in Eagan, MN, Spring Lake Park, MN, and Rochester, MN.