What automatic transmission problems can be ignored for years?
- September 29, 2023
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One of the most expensive car parts to repair is the automatic transmission. Therefore, it is useful to know when and how you can postpone contacting the service
One of the most expensive car parts to repair is the automatic transmission. Therefore, it is useful to know when and how you can postpone contacting the service department in case of problems with the machine.
Any car owner who feels that something is wrong with his car’s automatic transmission becomes sad. After all, this means that he will face serious repair costs in the very near future. Automatic transmission repair is not a cheap pleasure. But do not forget that this type of transmission is one of the most durable and reliable.
Experienced motorists can probably recall more than one case known to them when the owner’s automatic transmission “died” for years, but never completely failed until the moment the vehicle was sold. Yes, with some symptoms you really need to rush to specialists. But there is a group of problems with automatic transmissions that can allow the car to travel tens of thousands of kilometers without repair.
Usually, a car owner realizes that something is wrong with his automatic transmission when the car starts jerking (pushing, kicking, etc.) when shifting gears. Some types of kicks can be ignored. For example, those that occur when the automatic transmission selector is moved from the “park” position to “drive” or “reverse”. As a rule, these types of shocks have nothing to do with the technical condition of the machine. They are not caused by wear of the parts, but by the rubber “cushions” on which the automatic transmission hangs from the body.
These mounting points become loose over time and the box may warp slightly each time it begins to transmit torque from the engine to the wheels. At the moment of misalignment, a push occurs, accompanied by a silent knock of one of the gearbox mounts on the broken “cushion”.
Perhaps the most common “kick” of an automatic transmission is recorded by car owners when switching from 1st to 2nd gear. The fact is that the transition from “first” to “second” is the most common circuit in an “automatic”. Especially on cars used in the city. In a traffic jam, the machine does nothing other than switch from ‘first’ to ‘second’ and back. Be that as it may, these “jerks” are a manifestation of friction clutch wear. Don’t want to fix it? Fine! But you just have to forget about the “sneaker floor” at traffic lights. Smooth acceleration and fewer traffic jams. Only if such conditions are met, jerks in the automatic transmission will not persist for tens of thousands of kilometers.
The third symptom of problems with the automatic transmission that interests us is leakage of the working fluid (ATF oil) on the housing. There is little good in this: a drop in level threatens overheating of the unit and the failure of many of its components. To prevent this, it is sufficient to regularly check the fluid level in the machine and top it up periodically. Some drivers have been driving in this mode for years and the car feels great.
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Any car owner who feels that something is wrong with his car’s automatic transmission becomes sad. After all, this means that he will face serious repair costs in the very near future. Automatic transmission repair is not a cheap pleasure. But do not forget that this type of transmission is one of the most durable and reliable.
Experienced motorists can probably recall more than one case known to them when the owner’s automatic transmission “died” for years, but never completely failed until the moment the vehicle was sold. Yes, with some symptoms you really need to rush to specialists. But there is a group of problems with automatic transmissions that can allow the car to travel tens of thousands of kilometers without repair.
Usually, a car owner realizes that something is wrong with his automatic transmission when the car starts jerking (pushing, kicking, etc.) when shifting gears. Some types of kicks can be ignored. For example, those that occur when the automatic transmission selector is moved from the “park” position to “drive” or “reverse”. As a rule, these types of shocks have nothing to do with the technical condition of the machine. They are not caused by wear of the parts, but by the rubber “cushions” on which the automatic transmission hangs from the body.
These mounting points become loose over time and the box may warp slightly each time it begins to transmit torque from the engine to the wheels. At the moment of misalignment, a push occurs, accompanied by a silent knock of one of the gearbox mounts on the broken “cushion”.
Perhaps the most common “kick” of an automatic transmission is recorded by car owners when switching from 1st to 2nd gear. The fact is that the transition from “first” to “second” is the most common circuit in an “automatic”. Especially on cars used in the city. In a traffic jam, the machine does nothing other than switch from ‘first’ to ‘second’ and back. Be that as it may, these “jerks” are a manifestation of friction clutch wear. Don’t want to fix it? Fine! But you just have to forget about the “sneaker floor” at traffic lights. Smooth acceleration and fewer traffic jams. Only if such conditions are met, jerks in the automatic transmission will not persist for tens of thousands of kilometers.
The third symptom of problems with the automatic transmission that interests us is leakage of the working fluid (ATF oil) on the housing. There is little good in this: a drop in level threatens overheating of the unit and the failure of many of its components. To prevent this, it is sufficient to regularly check the fluid level in the machine and top it up periodically. Some drivers have been driving in this mode for years and the car feels great.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
