7 Signs Your Jeep Needs a Transmission Service

Transmission issues can cause lots of strange problems with your vehicle, from weird noises to issues changing gears. Knowing as many signs of transmission problems as possible will help you spot when it’s time to visit the Jeep dealership for transmission service ASAP.

1. Your Vehicle Refuses to Change Gears

Any time your Jeep has problems with its gears, there’s a good chance a faulty transmission is the culprit. Sometimes your car might stop changing gears completely if your transmission needs service.

2. Your Vehicle Takes Longer to Respond to Gear Changes

Cars with transmission problems may take longer than normal to respond when you try to change gears. So, if you shift from park to drive, it may be a few seconds before your vehicle allows you to drive.

3. Your Vehicle Makes Gear Changes Uncomfortable

Changing gears should never cause discomfort when your transmission is in good condition. However, a transmission that needs service may cause gear changes to be uncomfortable because the vehicle vibrates, kicks, or jolts during gear changes.

These sensations are common if you have an automatic transmission that’s in trouble. If your Jeep has a manual transmission, then a grinding sound or sensation is more common when there’s a problem.

4. Your Vehicle Has a Transmission Fluid Leak

Transmission fluid ranges from red to black in color depending on how old or contaminated it is. Red transmission fluid is fresh, while brown and black transmission fluid is old and contaminated. Spotting fluid of either color under your car can tell you that your vehicle has a transmission fluid leak.

5. Your Vehicle Is Making Unusual Sounds

As we’ve already said, grinding noises can indicate problems with your transmission. However, any other unusual noises that occur during gear shifts can also be a sign that your transmission needs some attention. Hearing noises when your car is in neutral can also tell you that you need to get your transmission checked out, as your car shouldn’t make much noise when it’s in neutral.

6. Your Transmission Is Overheating

If your transmission is overheating, then you may smell a burning odor in your car. The transmission system might be overheating because it has a low fluid level or because the fluid is too old or contaminated to protect it properly.

7. Your Gears Are Slipping

If it becomes difficult to control your car while accelerating or decelerating, or if your engine revs too much while you’re shifting up a gear, then your car may be slipping gears. This can be a sign your transmission needs service.

Stop by Madison Chrysler Inc. in Madison, CT, for a transmission repair. Call our service department today at 203-721-6734.

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