Multistate Transmissions
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3118 West Huron Street (M-59) (South of Elizabeth Lake Road), Waterford, MI 48328
Multistate Transmissions
Transmission Troubleshooting
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Trouble Shifting Gears |
Trouble Shifting Gears
Your vehicle may have a transmission problem if:
- Your transmission is not going into, or staying in gear
- Shifting is harsh or delayed
This is a relatively common problem, and it could be caused by any of a number of possibilities:
- An internal transmission repair may be necessary if parts within the transmission are worn or damaged
- External controls for the transmission may simply need adjustment
- External controls may need replacement
- Electrical components may need adjustment or replacement
Because today’s cars, trucks and SUVs are controlled by computers, it takes a real transmission expert to properly diagnose your problem. These problems should not be ignored. The longer they continue, the more damage may be caused. Before your vehicle becomes inoperative, take your car to the experts at Multistate Transmissions.
Transmission Seems To Be Slipping
If the transmission slips between gear changes, this is likely a transmission problem. A transmission is designed to hold effortlessly in each gear at predetermined speeds. If you move the selector for your automatic transmission to "Drive" and the engine seems to be racing ahead faster than the transmission, that is another common symptom of a transmission problem. We can help determine which of the following possibilities could be causing the problem:
- An internal transmission repair may be necessary if parts within the transmission are worn or damaged
- External controls for the transmission may simply need replacement or adjustment
- Electrical controls or components may need adjustment or replacement
- The transmission fluid level may be low, or there is insufficient fluid pressure
Because today's cars, trucks and SUVs are controlled by computers, it takes a real transmission expert to properly diagnose this problem. The right diagnosis can save you time and potentially a substantial amount of money. These problems require immediate attention. The longer they continue, the more damage may be caused.
Noise In The Transmission
If you hear noise coming from your vehicle's transmission, it may indicate that transmission parts are hitting together abnormally. Normally functioning transmissions are virtually free of noise, when clean transmission fluid is lubricating the moving parts.
Your vehicle may very likely have a transmission problem if:
- There is buzzing or any other noise from the transmission
- If your vehicle is a four-wheel drive, there is a clicking noise in the transmission while it is in 4-wheel drive mode
- There is a clunking from under the vehicle when you change gears
Transmission Fluid Leaking
A transmission fluid leak is not something to ignore. The transmission fluid serves several purposes of critical importance to the life of your transmission:
- The fluid transfers power from the engine to the transmission, and provides the necessary pressure to operate the transmission.
- Transmission fluid also cools and lubricates the transmission.
As the amount of transmission fluid goes down, the ability to operate and keep the transmission cool is reduced. Overheating quickly causes damage to a transmission that may ultimately result in the need for a costly repair. Leaks can occur from several different areas external to the transmission, or they may be internal to the transmission. The repairs required could be relatively minor, or the signs could point to a major problem. The longer the leaks continue, the more damage that may result.
Transmission Troubleshooting: Check Engine Light
The CHECK ENGINE LIGHT on your instrument panel can light up for a wide variety of reasons, often related to emissions, the engine, or the transmission. We urge you not to ignore the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT when it illuminates, but to have your vehicle checked out. According to a national survey, more than one in ten drivers admit they drive with the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT on - approximately 20 million vehicles per week.
There could be a simple solution, or it could be a warning sign of a much more severe condition. Multistate Transmissions can diagnose whatever the problem may be.
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