Without a healthy transmission delivering power to the wheels, your car’s engine can’t do much good. Whatever car you drive, the transmission is just as important to maintain as the engine. To keep your car running smoothly at all times, if you ever notice the following indications of transmission trouble, head to your local Kia dealership at once for transmission repair.
Trouble Shifting Gears
Shifting gears should always be a smooth and effortless procedure. If your gears appear to be stiff or hesitant, you probably have a gearbox problem. This might be caused by bad gear linkages, a worn clutch system, low or leaking transmission fluid, or something else altogether.
Leaking Transmission Fluid
High-quality transmission fluid is crucial for a fully functioning gearbox. Without proper lubrication, the enormous pressures inside the transmission can soon cause rapidly rising friction, premature wear and tear, and overheating.
If your transmission fluid ever leaks, it won’t take long for these problems to begin. You may notice a reddish sweet-smelling puddle of fluid under your car. Have the leak repaired and the fluid topped up as quickly as possible.
Burning Smells From Below
Overheating is a danger to both the engine and transmission. If your gearbox begins to overheat, you may smell the transmission fluid burning. This could escalate into a serious problem if not promptly remedied by an experienced technician.
Shaking and Grinding Sounds
Transmission problems will often generate strange sounds while you’re shifting gears. Any grinding and shaking shouldn’t be ignored. Automatic transmissions might also make whining or humming sounds. You might even hear these noises when in neutral.
Gears Changing on Their Own
When gears become seriously worn down, they might start to slip. This will often cause loud engine revving when you’re shifting gears. Slipping gears could cause your gears to pop into neutral randomly while you’re on the road, which is dangerous for any driver.
Clutch Failing to Disengage
The clutch disk needs to engage and disengage smoothly from the flywheel whenever you shift gears. A dragging clutch can cause gears to clash, and further damage to ensue.
Have Your Car’s Transmission Serviced at Your Local Kia Dealership
Routine transmission servicing is one of the most important maintenance tasks of any driver. With automatic transmissions, it’s advisable to have a servicing visit to your local dealership every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Manual transmissions require more frequent servicing: every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or so.
Have your car’s transmission examined and repaired today by qualified professionals at Hollywood Kia. Our full-service dealership provides drivers in Hollywood, Miami, West Palm, and Fort Lauderdale, FL, with a broad range of new and pre-owned vehicles along with courteous, personalized customer service, whatever your car-related needs might be.
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