It's easy for a motorist to say that they didn’t study vehicle mechanics so they can’t take care of their vehicle. But while you can't repair everything, there are signs of problems you can identify. If you were to consider what you know about the inner workings of your car’s engine, it’s reasonable that your knowledge would be limited. And fair enough. After all, there is a reason why your mechanic spent so much time studying for their profession.

Every Motorist Can Identify Problems with Their Transmission

However, this isn’t an excuse to annoy warnings signs that your vehicle gives you each time that it needs a bit of TLC. Especially your transmission system and transmission fluid. Knowing just how important it is to maintain these aspects and how easy it is to identify problems, Ed Welliver has some information to help.

Your Dash Looks Like a Disco

Just because everybody laughs that the check engine light is on in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ doesn’t mean that it’s a laughing matter. In reality, the lights on your dash are the easiest ways to know when your car is experiencing a serious problem. If you have been ignoring a light on your dash because you don’t recognize the symbol, there’s a good chance it’s your transmission system or fluid. Why? Because when it comes to indecipherable symbols on your dash, the one for your transmission system takes the oily cake.

AUTOBOTS ENGAGE!

It doesn’t matter if you have the fastest car in your neighborhood or if it is nothing short of pure American muscle, if it sounds like a Transformer is attacking your car each time that you attempt to change gears, there’s a chance that your transmission could use some attention. The clanking noise you are hearing is likely to be caused by each of the gears trying to move around and change without a sufficient level of lubrication. Without enough transmission fluid to facilitate smooth gear changes, metal literally clangs against metal, leaving you with the unpleasant sound you have come become accustomed to. Click here to buy AMSOIL’s Manual Transmission ; Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 which has been designed to provide your transmission system with high-quality lubrication and smooth gear changes. To find out more about how high-quality products like this can benefit your transmission and your engine as a whole, speak with an expert at Ed Welliver by calling (956) 458-9399 today.

Does Your Car Need a Little Romance?

Can you remember when you used to take your partner out for dinner and a movie? While this is still a decent way to spend the first date, it shouldn't be required each time that you want to change gears. If each time you put your foot on the clutch to change gears, you also whisper sweet poems and serenade your gearbox, there’s a good chance your transmission fluid levels are a little low. The reason for this is linked to the noise you are hearing above, where there isn’t sufficient lubrication to facilitate a smooth gear change. Or any gear change at all for that matter!

Speaking of Gears…Where's Mine?

If you have ever been driving home and suddenly noticed that your car has slipped out of gear and you are coasting along the quiet streets then, you guessed it, some attention needs to be paid to your transmission. Why? If there is an issue with the pressure levels throughout your transmission system then it could result in gears slipping out of place, leaving you to simply coast. This symptom is potentially one of the most ignored, largely because it’s easy enough to just put your car back into gear without thinking too much of it. However, despite how easy it is to remedy in the short term, it’s the long-term effects you should be concerned about. To prevent damage to your transmission system, if you notice slipping gears, check your transmission fluid, the lines, and then your system.

I Don't Remember Installing a Turbo Boost?!

Of course, there are times when the opposite could happen, and you find yourself suddenly thrust forward for a short period before returning back to your cruising speed. While this could definitely be the sign of a much bigger problem, the first thing to check is your transmission fluid levels. Why? If your levels are low then it could be causing your cogs to work inconsistently, where each tooth isn’t being picked up during each rotation, for example. If you can feel this happening as you drive, and your transmission fluid levels are fine, your next stop if your mechanic as it could be a problem with the teeth of your cogs.

A Synthetic Oil Change in Mission, TX Can Protect Your Engine

If you notice any of the above-mentioned symptoms while you are driving, be sure that you don’t ignore with the expectation that if there is a problem then you will know about it, because these are the signs to know about! If you find that your transmission, or any other fluid level, is a little low, be sure to top it up with a high-quality replacement. Check out the online store to find out which product is best suited to your needs, or give Ed Welliver a call at (956) 458-9399 to learn more about how a synthetic oil change in Mission, TX can help protect your transmission and engine.