how do you know when your transmission goes?
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['Slipping transmission (Delayed reaction or delayed engagement)', 'Strange smells.', 'Transmission warning light.', 'Rough shifts.', 'Transmission fluid leak.', 'Grinding or odd sounds.']
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Time and mileage vary between car drivers and how they use or abuse their transmissions. Still, typical automatic transmissions last around 150,00 to 200,000 miles or approximately 7 years. Cases exist in both extremes; extreme longevity and early failure.
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['Noise. If you hear clunking or rattling, or if the transmission shifts hard with a jarring affect, you might want to check the transmission filter. ... ', 'Leaking. ... ', 'Contamination. ... ', "Can't Change Gears. ... ", 'Burning Smell or Smoke.']
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If your car suddenly starts giving off vibrations and strange noises like grinding or whining, the transmission is saying, “Drive me to a mechanic.” You'll also experience gears slipping – when the engine speeds up or revs, but your car doesn't accelerate very quickly, or move at all (that's a really bad sign).
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['Problems with shifting gears. ... ', 'Grinding or shimmying between gears. ... ', 'Unusual noises and “whines” ... ', 'Burnt, cloudy transmission fluid. ... ', 'Burning odor. ... ', 'Leaking transmission fluid.']
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Check the automatic transmission fluid level (with the engine off and the car on level ground) with the dipstick in the right end of the transmission housing. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off. Insert the dipstick, remove it again, and read the fluid level. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks.
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['Park your car on a level surface with the engine running. ... ', 'Raise the hood. ... ', 'Find the automatic transmission fluid pipe. ... ', 'Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick. ... ', 'Check the condition of the transmission fluid. ... ', 'Add transmission fluid, if necessary. ... ', 'Run the car and take it through each gear if possible.']
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['The Transmission Fluid Is Low or Degraded.', 'The Shift Linkage Is Damaged. ... ', "The Clutch Master Cylinder Isn't Working. ... ", 'The Torque Converter Has Gone Bad. ... ', 'The Shift Lock Solenoid Is Damaged. ... ', 'Human Error. ... ']
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If you're experiencing automatic transmission slipping, it can feel like you're driving in a certain gear and then it changes for no apparent reason. The noise from the engine may change in pitch or start to sound like whining. ... Mechanics break down the costs of various transmission related repairs.
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One of the cleaerest signs of a transmission leak is that glaring puddle of transmission fluid underneath your car. You can tell transmission fluid from other potential leaks by its color and consistency; it tends to be red and slippery with an oily smell. ... You should also monitor how smoothly your transmission starts.
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If you're experiencing automatic transmission slipping, it can feel like you're driving in a certain gear and then it changes for no apparent reason. The noise from the engine may change in pitch or start to sound like whining.
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2 usually means the transmission is instructed to stay in second or first gear at all times unless a higher gear is required to prevent the engine going over its redline speed. ... Automatic transmission still have gears. They start out in first gear, then shift to second, third and so on until they reach top gear.
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Drive (D5) — Use this position for your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher speeds when the engine is cold. This helps the engine warm up faster.
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To do this on your own, start your car and put it in park. Open the hood and locate the area where the transmission fluid is stored; then pull out the dipstick that covers it. Make sure the transmission fluid is at the right level, and then check the color. Clean fluid should be reddish and almost translucent.
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["Start your car's engine and let it run for a few moments. ... ", 'Find the transmission fluid dipstick. ... ', 'Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid, moving it around between your thumb and forefinger. ... ', 'Use a rag to wipe off the dipstick.']
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Under normal driving conditions, with normal acceleration, the transmission should shift somewhere between 2000rpm and 2800rpm. If it's regularly shifting way to late or way to early, then you should check the fluid level and condition.
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['Low, worn out or burned transmission fluid.', 'Solenoid problems.', 'Worn or broken transmission bands.', 'Clutch problems.', 'Worn out gears.', 'Torque converter issues.']