5 Signs You Need to Change Your Car’s Transmission Fluids

It is perfectly alright to change the transmission fluid of your car after a few thousand miles are driven. However, there are times when you need to do it a bit sooner than that. Transmission control is a crucial component of your vehicle, and adding low-quality transmission fluid will only make things worse for your car.

Let’s take a look at some signs that you need to flush your transmission and add in some new ones

Strange Grinding Noises

A transmission that is contaminated with dirt and grime produces a strange grinding sound. This sound is similar to the sound that is produced when the fluid levels are low. The moment you hear such sounds, check your car’s transmission. Check of the fluid levels and if they are fine, check the fluid’s color. If the color is bright red, everything is fine. However, if the fluid color is brown, chances are it has been contaminated by dirt and the transmission fluid needs to be flushed.

Difficulty in Shifting Gears

The cleanliness of your car’s transmission often dictates the ease with which you apply or shift gears. A transmission that is infested with dirt and sludge makes it hard for the driver to shift the breaks smoothly. Whether it’s a manual or an automatic vehicle, the transmission still needs to be clean. However, if you drive a manual car and you have difficulty in changing gears, get your car’s transmission checked. Chances are that the transmission needs to be flushed and the fluid replaced.

Low Hydraulic Power

A transmission that is dirty results in low hydraulic power, which is similar to that caused by insufficient fluid. When a transmission is dirty, the dirt and sludge tend to affect the flow of transmission fluid. If the transmission has no other problems and the fluid level is also normal, then the only problem is the restricted fluid flow due to accumulation of contaminants like dirt and sludge.

Vehicle Surging

Another sign that you need to flush your transmission and change the fluid is when your car starts to surge. When the transmission of your car is dirty, the fluid flow gets hindered. As a result, your car surges and jumps forward for no apparent reason. This happens due to interrupted flow of the fluid and effective functioning of the gears.

Delay in Movement

Last but not the least, when your car stalls for a moment or two before it moves, you need to change the transmission fluid. A dirty transmission makes the car surge, jump, and even stand still for a few minutes before moving.

As a car owner, it is your duty to be on the lookout for the above-mentioned signs.  Get in touch with our car experts at Car Guys Auto Center today at (586) 285-4444. Car Guys Auto Center is located in Fraser, Michigan.