Car Transmission

Replacing an automatic transmission, can be more expensive than replacing the entire car. However, long before the transmission problems have reached the point of no return, it will show you signs that it is in trouble. If you are aware of what these signs are, and what they could signify, then you have a chance at catching the transmission problems before it is too late to do anything except replace the transmission, or the car. Repairing potential issues, is much less inexpensive then replacing because of the issues.

Pay Attention to the Hints from Your Car.

When people get sick, we understand that our bodies are trying to tell us that something is wrong. And so we either go to the doctor, or to the drug store to get medicine for ourselves. If our noses start running, or we start coughing or sneezing, if we start to feel sluggish, or run down, we know that we are sick. By the time we start running a fever, we realize that we really need to see a doctor. The same thought process could and should be applied to our cars. The examples listed below, are the hints that we are given by our car when it is trying to tell us that it needs to see a car doctor, the mechanic.

Tell Tale Hints Of Transmission Trouble.

Take a look underneath your car, if you see any wet spots or stains on the ground, then something is leaking. Any sort of leak is a sign that something not good is going on, but if the stain is red in color, then the leak is most likely coming from your transmission. If it is only a few drops, then you have some time before you should have it checked, it is not urgent right now, but it could become a major problem.

Even if you have not noticed a leak under the car, if you do notice that your fluid levels have dropped, then by all means, check them. The transmission fluid should be a translucent red color, if it has a cloudy or muddy color, or has a burnt smell to it, that means that the fluid needs to be changed.

If you feel vibrations when you are shifting gears, or if the car seems to stutter and drag through a gear shift, this is a clear sign of trouble. The problem could be something minor, like you are low on fluid, or it could be more serious, like damaged transmission cables.

Your transmission should be able to run smoothly and in relative silence. Any sort of whiny or grinding noise that seems to be coming from under the floorboards, is a severe cause for concern. This could indicate that there is a problem with the gears, or with the valves.

An overheating transmission is the worst hint that you can encounter, because at this point, it means that your car has already shown you all the other hints, and you either missed them completely, or did not know what they meant. Overheating is a clear sign of quite a few potential problems. From a solenoid that is damaged, to a restriction in the oil cooler. The only option left to you by the time this occurs, is to take your car in to be serviced.

 

http://www.juble.com/articles/a298-know-the-signs-of-a-transmission-going-bad-before-it-is-too-late.html




By: Juble.com

Transmission problems diagnosis: When your car produced abnormal noise while you shift from one or more gears indicates a problem of damaged input shaft bearings or main shaft bearings.

Noise when shifting from one or more gears usually cause by a parts which rotates at all times inside a manual transmission , since the parts that always rotates at all times is the input shaft bearings and the main shaft bearings then this two parts is the possible culprit. However, there are other possible causes of the problem but there are no other ways to detect unless the transmission is opened up and examined by a professional.

Auto diagnose caused: Damaged input shaft bearings or Main shaft bearings.

What to do?

Whether the problem is the damaged input shaft bearings or main shaft bearings, there are no other options but to bring your car to a reputable auto repair shop that specializes in manual transmission and ask the mechanic to inspect the car transmission to find out the real cause of the problem, The mechanic might inform you that the transmission is needed to be opened up to determine the cause of the problem. However if your car is still under warranty, bring your car to an authorized dealer of the car model that you have, you will be covered by the warranty on all the repair cost that will incurred during the repair. If your car is not covered by warranty then you are facing an expensive repair cost, in this case shop around for more auto repair shop to get the best price available out there before agreeing in opening the transmission.   




By: A2V

It would be great if you could just eliminate all the “jerks” in your life. You wouldn’t have to put up with annoying people who are rude to you. You wouldn’t have to start and stop your car in heavy traffic. You wouldn’t have to wonder about that awful clunking sound when your car shifts from one gear to another.

The bad news is the jerks who are people and the car jerking related to driving in traffic congestion cannot be fixed with mobile car service. The good news is Mobile Car Care can help with the clunking sound which makes you clench your teeth as the sound of metal on metal resounds through the car. With the sophisticated diagnostic and repair equipment on mobile car care vans, you can eliminate the transmission jerks from your life with convenience and ease.

Slip Sliding and Flushing Away

Most vehicles today are manufactured with automatic transmissions, but there are plenty of manual gearboxes in cars of all ages. The transmission is a complex piece of equipment that is essential to your car’s smooth operation. Actually the transmission is a set of mechanical systems which can include hydraulic, electrical and computerised units. That is why Mobile Car Care vans are equipped to deal with a variety of common transmission problems.

What are the typical car transmission repair needs which can be handled by a mobile car care service? You might be surprised to learn that most problems can be fixed in your driveway or at your place of business. You don’t have to try and manage your life or balance your business needs without an essential car or van because a repair shop keeps it for days at a time.

Mobile Car Care can handle a wide range of transmission issues and repairs.

* Slipping

* Leaking fluid

* Won’t shift

* Jerks when trying to shift into park or reverse

* Computer problems

* Shift throttle cable problems including breakage

* Normal wear requiring complete overhaul

* Linkage vacuum hoses broken or worn

* Loose electrical connections

Naturally these are not all of the transmission problems which can occur, but they are the most common. From replacing computerised modules to flushing the transmission, the Mobile Car Care van is prepared to deal with all of the common repair needs your transmission may require. In the unlikely event the problem requires special tools and cannot be fixed at a remote site, the Mobile Car Care workshop is fully equipped with trained mobile mechanics ready to get your car quickly back in action.

Smooth Shifting

The type of transmission repair your vehicle needs depends on the problem of course. The mobile repair van is fully equipped to make and accurate diagnosis and then repair the problem. Repairs include sealing leaks, replacing parts such as sensors and solenoids, tightening electrical connections, replacing broken linkages, and even doing a complete transmission overhaul.

It is important that vehicle owners detect transmission problems as soon as possible just like it is important to do regular maintenance. Signs a transmission problem exists include leaks under the car, vibrations or odd sounds, car refusing to shift smoothly, or car refusing to shift at all. Vehicle owners should check fluid levels and connections regularly.

Businesses operating fleets of cars and/or vans can take advantage of the Mobile Car Care on-site service program to prevent problems. For example, service programs include periodic transmission flushing.

Mobile Car Care can handle most of the typical transmission problems wherever your vehicle is parked.




By: Martin Mansour