Transmissions are intricate systems with many moving parts, and when there’s a problem, it’s best to act fast to avoid extensive damage and high repair costs. Get a transmission repair from a qualified technician at your Toyota dealer as soon as your car shows any of the following symptoms to keep your Toyota Corolla, Sienna, or Tacoma running smoothly.
Leaks
If you see a bright red puddle on the ground under your car, it could be leaking transmission fluid. The fluid could leak from the seals, cooler lines, or the gasket. It’s crucial to ask your Toyota technician to repair the leak to prevent severe transmission damage.
Low Fluid Level
Transmission fluid is a lubricant that prevents friction that causes wear. Low transmission fluid will cause gear shifting issues and overheating.
Old and Dirty Fluid
Transmission fluid is a transparent bright red color. When it turns cloudy and brown and turns thick, it can’t perform the task of lubricating the moving parts.
Gear Problems
When your transmission is on the blink, you’ll have all sorts of problems with your gears, from slipping gears and hard shifting to shakes and jerks when you change gears.
Manual Transmissions
If you have a manual transmission, you’ll find it hard to shift into gear, miss gears, or it won’t stay in gear. Your car could also shake or jerk when you shift gears. There might be insufficient transmission fluid to lubricate the parts, or the problem could be the cable or the shifter itself.
Automatic Transmissions
A faulty automatic transmission will cause slipping between the gears. A lack of transmission fluid could cause overheating, causing even more damage to the transmission components.
Strange Noises and Burning Odors
If your car is automatic, you will hear whining, humming, and buzzing sounds when the transmission malfunctions. A faulty manual transmission will make horrible clunking and grinding noises. The noises could be caused by various issues, from planetary gear and bearing damage to low or contaminated transmission fluid not sufficiently lubricating the components. When there’s friction, the transmission overheats, and that’s when you’ll smell a burning odor.
A High Revving Engine and a Loss of Power
When your engine revs high, it could be due to a clogged transmission filter, low or dirty transmission fluid, worn or failing parts, or a worn-out clutch. The computer will limit the power to protect the engine when there’s a problem with the transmission. Your engine might be revving just fine, but when you step on the accelerator, your car will be slow to respond.
Any of these symptoms need to be checked by a qualified Toyota technician ASAP to avoid further damage and high repair costs. Contact Toyota of Kingsport now if you’re struggling with transmission problems, and skilled Toyota technicians will repair the problem expertly.
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