The transmission in your car enables it to slow down and speed up. When the transmission works properly, it delivers smooths transitions from one gear to another. If you think your vehicle could use transmission service or repair, our team of expert service technicians at Faulkner Mazda can help.
When you visit our service center, we’ll quickly diagnose and fix whatever may be going on, so you can continue traveling around Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle, PA, safely. Learn more about signs your car may need transmission repairs today!
As you go about your daily routine, you should pay attention to your vehicle. When it comes to the transmission, many different signs may pop up. By addressing them quickly, you can mitigate anything further from occurring down the road. Here are a few important signs to keep an eye out for and what to do when you notice them:
If this light appears on your dashboard and stays on, you should have a trained technician run a diagnostic test to find out what’s going on under the hood. It could be the transmission or a related component.
If your transmission needs a hand, it will often emit a range of unusual noises, such as grinding, banging, or rumbling when the gears change. If you notice persistent sounds like these, schedule a service appointment as soon as possible.
Depending on the type of transmission you have, either manual or automotive, your vehicle may present alternative symptoms if it needs repair. If you have a manual transmission, you may find it harder to change gears or the shifter may pop out of gear.
If, on the other hand, you have an automatic transmission, you might experience slipping between gears while you’re driving.
If you notice fluid leaking from your car or a stain underneath it, this likely indicates a fluid leak. In some cases, this could be transmission fluid. Luckily, this is easy to spot. Transmission fluid is pink or red in color and has a sweet smell to it.
By checking out the fluid, you can usually tell if it is coming from the transmission. Regardless of what the leak may be, you should contact a service technician to schedule an appointment.
In addition to keeping an eye out for these signs, you should also follow the transmission maintenance intervals outlined in your vehicle owner’s manual. This usually consists of a transmission fluid flush around every 30,000 to 50,000 miles or between every three and five years.
You should also periodically check your car’s transmission fluid level and color at home about once a month. If you pull out the dipstick and see the transmission fluid is a translucent bright red and has a syrupy thickness that means it is still in good working condition.
If your vehicle needs a simple transmission fluid flush, this service usually takes around half an hour. During this process, the technician will remove the old fluid, clean out the transmission several times, and replace it with fresh fluid. On the other hand, if your car needs more in-depth transmission repairs, you may need to leave it for three to four days.
If you’re experiencing issues with your transmission, the skilled service technicians here at our dealership can help. They’ll start by inspecting and assessing your vehicle. Then, they’ll let you know what’s going on and tell you what your options are, so you can move forward.
For your convenience, you can use your smartphone to schedule your transmission service appointment, get status updates directly from a Mazda Service Professional, and receive a text or email when your Mazda is ready for pickup.
Now that you have a sense of the signs to look out for that indicate you need transmission repair, you’re ready to take the next step. Contact us at Faulkner Mazda with any additional questions you may have or schedule transmission service for your vehicle near Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, today!
