MURRIETA TRANSMISSION REPAIR

Murrieta Transmission Repair

Murrieta Repair and Diagnosis

TRANSMISSION 101

One of the most complex components of your car engine is the transmission. It is also one of the most essential. It is responsible for shifting gears, either automatically or manually to change the speed-torque ratio in order to deliver power to the wheels efficiently depending on the speed of the vehicle.

In other words, it adapts the output of the internal combustion engine to the drive wheels. The engine rotates at a relatively high speed. At this speed, it cannot be used to start the car. Without the transmission, stopping or driving at a slow speed would be impossible. The transmission reduces the higher engine speed to the slower wheel speed, increasing torque in the process.

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure  

This certainly applies to your car transmission. Keeping up a regular maintenance schedule for your car can help you avoid major expensive repair. This holds particularly true if your transmission performance seem to be off or you are hearing strange sounds.  In this case, it is best to take your car in for an inspection by experts and if needed, have a Murrieta transmission repair. Doing it sooner rather than later could mean a difference between just having a simple change of transmission fluid versus needing to have your transmission rebuilt or replaced.

Warning Signs​

Transmission problems cause dread in car owners because if something is found wrong, it can get pretty expensive. As mentioned above, the best way to avoid this headache is to regularly maintain your car. However, despite your best intentions, cars can and do break down. Here are the common warning signs, so if something seems amiss, you can have your car inspected and taken in for a transmission inspection and service or repair:

• Lag in Response

   If you notice that while driving your car hesitates or refuses to go into gear, there is definitely a problem. In vehicles with automatic transmission, this manifests itself when there’s a delay before the gear engages when shifting into drive or park. For cars with manual transmission, this becomes apparent when RPM’s surge but the car does not move as fast as the engine sounds like it’s going. This normally means a clutch replacement but could also point to a more severe problem.

• ​Whining, Clunking and Humming

   Anytime you hear unusual sounds is not good. In manual transmission cars, the sounds are more mechanical, louder and abrupt. When a clunking sound is heard as you shift gears, the problem lies in the transmission. If the sound is heard coming from the underside of the car, the problem may lie at the constant velocity joint or the differential.

• Leaking or Low Fluid

   A fluid leak is the most common cause of transmission break down. The automatic transmission fluid or ATF lubricates, cleans and conditions the seals and also acts as hydraulic fluid. Without it, the engine will seize up and     stop working completely.

   Normally, ATF is bright red, clear and smells a bit sweet. If you find a puddle of this on your driveway, most likely     there is a hole that needs to be fixed. However, if the fluid is dark and has a burnt smell, you might need to have the fluid changed or flushed. Regularly checking fluid level is good practice.

• Grinding or Shaking

   In optimum conditions, cars should run smoothly, without shaking or jerking. There definitely should be no grindin  sounds. All these point to a problem with gears. In manual transmission, there would be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting gears. If this occurs after engaging the clutch and shifting, this could mean that the clutch needs to be replaced or adjusted.

   Automatic transmissions though do not make grinding noises but you’ll likely feel it hesitate before it goes into gear. In more severe problems, transitioning into the next gear would cause more jarring and there would be more shaking.​

• Burning Smell

   A burning smell is never a good sign. This could mean that the transmission fluid is overheating. This does not bode well for your car because if the fluid breaks down, the systems gets too hot and would result in increased friction. This leads to corrosion, as well as build up of sludge and debris. All these are bad for your transmission.​

• Refuses to Go Into Gear

   There are several reasons why this could happen. It could be due to insufficient fluid or incorrect fluid used or the     clutch linkage or cables need adjustment. It could also be caused by the car’s computer system. If you suspect that this is the case, the computer system may be reset by detaching the battery and letting it stand for thirty minutes. The system should reset itself after re-attaching the battery. If this does not work, then it is time to bring it in for an

• Check Engine Light

   The check engine light is a good indicator that something is or is about to go wrong with your car. Because of the sensors situated in the different areas of the engine and the transmission, the car’s computer would be able to detect jerks or vibrations that you might not necessarily feel or see.

• Transmission is Noisy in Neutral​

   Noise while in neutral may be the most simple problem that you could have with your transition. It could be as     simple as adding some fluid or changing it. However, if this does not remedy the problem, it is a good idea to take it to the professionals who may have to replace worn out parts.

• Gears Slipping

   It is a major safety risk if the transmission is spontaneously slipping in and out of gear or going into neutral. Definitely take your car in for a check if you are encountering this problem.

• ​Dragging Clutch

   This applies to manual transmissions where the clutch disk fails to disengage the flywheel when the clutch pedal is pressed. This makes it difficult to change gears and could be accompanied by a grinding noise each time you try to change gears.

Murrieta Transmission Repair

In the unfortunate event that your transmission is failing or has conked out completely, mechanics will most likely recommend several transmission repair options. It could be a transmission replacement, a rebuilding or maybe just minor repairs to ensure that your car will function at its optimum level.

Transmission Replacement

Admittedly, the most expensive procedure that can be performed on a vehicle.

Transmission Rebuilding

This is a less expensive option and involves taking down the transmission, opening the case, inspecting and cleaning all the parts and replacing damaged seals, O-rings, gaskets, valves, clutch components and filters.

Many major repairs can be avoided if you follow a regular car maintenance schedule. This makes it easier to spot any potential problems with your transmission. And if you feel that your vehicle need professional servicing, take it in to American Auto Care for top notch Murrieta transmission repair now

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