Recognizing When It’s Time for Transmission Service for Your CDJR Vehicle

It can be tough to pinpoint which area of your vehicle is having problems when your car starts acting strangely. However, identifying when your car is having problems can help you make the decision to get to the CDJR dealer ASAP for service on that component. Let’s learn a little about the signs that it’s time for transmission service.

Recognizing When It’s Time for Transmission Service From Your CDJR Dealer

Is Your Car Grinding or Shaking?

If your vehicle shakes or if you hear a grinding sound while you’re changing gears, then there’s almost certainly a problem with your transmission. When this issue arises, get to the dealer as soon as possible before the problem gets worse.

Are You Struggling to Change Gears?

If it seems like your car completely ignores you when you attempt to change gears, then there’s probably something wrong with your transmission. This can happen when changing from any one gear to another, but it’s very common when shifting from park into drive.

Is Your Car Slipping Gears?

If your downshifts are happening later than usual or if your engine revs too much when you shift up a gear, then your car is slipping gears. This can impact your ability to control speeding up and slowing down, increasing your risk of getting into an accident. Get to the dealer as soon as you can.

Is Your Car Jerking Forward?

Your vehicle is supposed to accelerate smoothly as it shifts up through the gears. However, if it feels like the car is leaping forward like it’s being pulled by some kind of invisible cord, then it’s very likely that something is wrong with your transmission.

Is Your Car Making Noises While in Neutral?

Cars are pretty quiet while in neutral when there’s nothing wrong. However, if your vehicle starts making noises while it’s in neutral, then there may be a problem with the transmission. Noises you might hear include bumping and grinding sounds.

Is Your Car Leaking Red Fluid?

Your car leaking any kind of fluid means you need to get to the dealer ASAP. If that fluid is red and has a sweet or tart smell, then it’s most likely transmission fluid. One of the hoses could be damaged, or your seals or gaskets could be worn out. Regardless of what the issue is, a professional needs to take a look at your transmission and repair the source of the leak. You’ll also need a transmission fluid top-up.

Can You Smell Something Burning?

There are many different reasons you might smell something burning while you’re driving. Sometimes it’s caused by your car having too little transmission fluid or old transmission fluid that’s burning up.

Does your transmission need attention? Pay a visit to Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Starke in Starke, FL, or book service through our website today.

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