Recognizing When It’s Time for Transmission Service for Your CDJR

Gear Slipping

Gear slipping is exactly as it sounds. A gear will shift suddenly and without any warning into its previous position. This can be very dangerous, as it could shift to neutral or park when driving on the highway, stopping your vehicle instantly. You’ll hear loud metallic noises as the gear drops into its new position against the instructions of the transmission computer.

The slipping can be caused by worn gears or gear teeth failing to keep the transmission in the correct gear. Fortunately, the most common reason for this problem is a transmission fluid leak. Transmission fluid provides the vital hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift. We’ll check your transmission for damaged gears and repair them. If you have a transmission leak, we’ll find and seal it, then refill the transmission with fresh fluid.

Check Engine Light

The check engine light is arguably the most important warning light. It illuminates only in response to an issue that affects the engine. The computer activates this light if an engine sensor detects a problem with the component it’s connected to. Every important component has a sensor, and these sensors receive instructions from the computer and send information back to it so it can make decisions.

The transmission doesn’t have its own warning light if something goes wrong. The reason is, that a transmission problem affects the engine, as the engine and transmission work inseparably to move your vehicle. We’ll connect your vehicle’s computer to our diagnostic system. This machine scans your computer for error codes. The codes allow our technicians to quickly identify and repair the problem.

Burning Rubber Smell

As we’ve seen, transmission fluid is essential for your transmission. Besides providing hydraulic power, this fluid also provides a protective coating over transmission components, preventing friction damage. It also helps reduce the temperature inside the transmission so it can work effectively. Transmission fluid becomes less effective as it ages and needs to be replaced.

Older fluid also loses its heat resistance, and the high temperatures in the transmission can cause it to burn. Burning transmission fluid produces a foul smell like burning rubber. It can’t provide any hydraulic power, and the transmission won’t work. In addition, transmission components can be damaged as the fluid burns. We’ll flush your transmission to remove the burnt fluid, then examine it and repair any damage. Transmission problems worsen if they’re not repaired, and can cost thousands to fix if not addressed quickly. If you notice any of the problems above, it’s vital to get the problem assessed and corrected quickly. Contact us today at Auffenberg CDJR in Shiloh, IL.

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