Do you think something may be wrong with your vehicle's transmission? It's important to keep your transmission in good working order or else your vehicle will probably stop working altogether. After all, the transmission is what helps to keep those wheels moving when you're driving down the road. If you're not too sure what's going on, be aware of the common signs of problems and then have your vehicle inspected.

Signs of a Transmission Problem

If you've never had to deal with a transmission issue in the past, you might not know what you're supposed to look for as far as what's wrong with it. Start by listening to the sounds your vehicle makes while you're driving. If there's something going on with the transmission, there's a fairly good chance your vehicle will begin to make unusual noises. The noises are often high pitched and may be most noticeable when you're driving at a faster rate of speed.

Even if you're not hearing anything unusual, there might still be a problem. Check the transmission itself for any potential leaks. If it's leaking, the liquid will likely have a glossy appearance because it's a type of oil. The fluid may have a strong odor that makes it a bit easier to detect.

Resolving Common Problems

If you're dealing with these or other issues, you'll need to take your vehicle to the auto repair shop for an inspection. It may be hard for you to figure out what's wrong with the transmission if you don't have much experience dealing with different types of car parts. However, the auto repair specialist could complete a full inspection, tell you exactly what's wrong, and then offer specific solutions.

If the problem is a leak, the specialist would probably clean out the fluid and figure out what caused the leak in the first place. There's a fairly good chance that the transmission seal needs to be replaced. If this is the problem you have, it's a bit of an easy fix, and it shouldn't cost you much to have the damaged seal replaced. However, it's possible you're dealing with a larger problem. If the transmission is damaged beyond repair, you may need to have a complete replacement installed in your vehicle. A replacement will cost you more than some of those simple repairs, but it's something that you may need to have done to get your car to work properly again.

As soon as you detect an issue with your transmission, take it to the auto repair shop where diagnostic testing is performed. Find out what's wrong and what would need to be done to fix the problems that are preventing you from using your vehicle.