Do you know the telltale times you should make sure you get your car’s transmission fluid checked? Sure, there’s a chart in your owner’s manual that lets you know how often to have this service performed. But Professional Automotive Services wants you to know that there are other times you need to have this fluid checked, too.
If the Transmission Sounds Different
Transmissions that are having trouble, for whatever reason, usually sound different. Especially when the problem is with the transmission fluid, you’re likely to be hearing the transmission have trouble shifting gears. That’s because the transmission fluid is all about making that job easier and reducing friction. So, if you’re hearing grinding or clunking sounds, that means that you might want to at least get the fluid checked.
If the Transmission Feels Different
How does your transmission feel when you’re driving? If you’re feeling a lot of hesitation or you’re feeling that the transmission is having trouble shifting, that’s a big sign that you can’t ignore it. Honestly, even if the transmission only feels a little bit different, you’re probably noticing something that is worth getting checked out instead of ignoring it.
If You’re Seeing the Check Engine Light
Your car will show you the check engine light if there’s a big enough problem in the transmission. That’s because the engine and the transmission work together to keep your car moving and if the transmission is having problems, the engine is about to have issues, too. Never ignore the check engine light. The problem that turned on that light might be a small one, but ignoring the light guarantees that the problem will be a big one very soon.
If You’ve Got a Transmission Fluid Leak
Did you spot some transmission fluid underneath your car? If so, that’s a huge sign that you need to have the fluid checked. First, you don’t know for sure how much transmission fluid you’ve lost. And second, you need to make sure that whatever has caused the leak is not a problem that is only going to get worse over time. It’s never good to see transmission fluid leaking.
Don’t let a simple transmission issue become a massive repair. Give us a call at Professional Automotive Services in Greenwood, SC and we’ll be happy to inspect your transmission fluid for you. It’s always better to make sure that whatever is wrong gets fixed as quickly as possible.