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Your car’s transmission gives your vehicle the ability to get up and go. When it doesn’t work, you may be stuck in your driveway around Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, Maine. Learning the signs of low transmission fluid and other issues from Ira Toyota Saco will help you to move forward and get them resolved. Schedule a service appointment with us when you’re ready!
If your car’s transmission does not have enough fluid, you may experience slow gear engagement. This means that when you switch between drive, reverse, and neutral, your car may take its sweet time to get to that gear. That can detract from good performance and be frustrating when your drive requires a different gear.
Without the proper amount of fluid, you may not even be able to shift gears at all. You may want to get into another gear, but your transmission won’t budge, or it grinds when it attempts to get into a necessary gear.
While it may not be detectable right off the bat, a lack of transmission fluid could cause the components of the transmission to rub up against each other. This may leave a residue on the metal parts. Also, the heat produced by this friction may lead to the seals hardening or parts slipping out of place.
If your transmission does not contain the right amount of fluid, you could experience a disconcerting event. Your gears may slip without you even changing them, which can affect your car’s performance and could put you in a sticky spot.
On top of the brushing together of parts, your transmission may make unexpected noises. Whirring, humming, or even knocking could be evident even when you’re not searching for answers. If you hear any unusual sounds, it’s best to get them checked out. Low transmission fluid is a relatively easy issue to confront and resolve.
Even if you assume that your car’s transmission has the right amount of fluid, an unexpected leak could be letting it go. You may not be able to detect a leak. If you suspect one, though, a simple overnight test could nudge you to get your car checked out.
Take a piece of cardboard, slip it under your car when parked in the driveway or your designated spot, and leave overnight. In the morning, retrieve that piece of cardboard. Does it harbor a reddish-pink stain? Does it smell like fruit punch or another cloyingly sweet smell? These signs indicate that your car’s transmission carries a leak.
We’re here to help you and other Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, ME, motorists if your vehicle needs transmission service. Observing any of the six signs of low transmission fluid above can let you know that your car needs attention.
While our service crew inspects your car, a crew member will examine the transmission and see if it requires more fluid. They will also check out other parts of the car beyond the transmission to ensure that your vehicle provides the ideal performance. To schedule an appointment for your car, contact Ira Toyota Saco online or give us a call.
