The transmission works with your engine to move your Toyota. The engine generates energy, and the transmission focuses this energy to enable your wheels to move at the speed you require. Like any other system, its components can become worn or damaged, which leads to transmission problems. As your Toyota dealer, we’d like you to know a few signs that you may need to visit us for a transmission repair.
Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Toyota Dealer
Leaking Transmission
Your transmission is filled with fluid, which provides the vital hydraulic power to allow the gears to shift. Transmission fluid is pumped through the transmission at high speed, and its constant movement helps to cool the hot components. The fluid also protects these components from friction damage by supplying them with a friction-resistant coating.
If you spot a puddle of bright or dark red fluid underneath your car, you have a transmission leak. In this situation, we advise that you contact our service department ASAP so we can trace and fix the leak. If you drive with a leak, your transmission could overheat and transmission components could suffer excessive damage. Most transmission leaks are swift and easy to repair, as they are usually due to a worn transmission pan gasket.
Odd Noises
Your Toyota’s transmission doesn’t make any sound as the gears shift. If you hear odd noises from the transmission, this is a sign of trouble. The noises you hear will vary, depending on the specific issue. The most common sound you’ll hear is a slight buzzing that will become louder and more persistent as time passes.
These strange noises could be due to a broken linkage, damage to the torque converter, or damaged gears. Fortunately, one of the main causes of these sounds is a low transmission fluid level. We’ll examine your transmission, identify the cause of the sounds, and fix it.
Gear Slipping
When the gears shift, they should automatically remain in the new gear until they shift again according to the instructions of your transmission computer. Slipping gears is a scary situation where your transmission will, without warning, shift into another gear. You’ll experience a shudder from your Toyota as the gears are forced into a different position, and this shudder is accompanied by grinding noises from the gears.
If your transmission is slipping gears, driving will become more dangerous. Our expert technicians will need to examine your transmission to identify the reason for the fault. This issue could be caused by worn gear teeth, an error in the transmission computer, or a lack of transmission fluid. This problem can often be swiftly and inexpensively repaired when it first begins.
Transmission problems will slowly worsen as time passes, and they must be fixed to prevent further damage. Call us today at Bill Page Toyota in Falls Church, VA.
