Transmission problems develop over time due to worn or damaged components. Fortunately, they can be prevented by regular servicing and maintenance, as our technicians can identify and fix minor issues before they develop into major issues. As your Lincoln dealership, we’d like you to know a few signs you need to visit us for a transmission service.
3 Signs You Need a Transmission Service at Your Lincoln Dealership
Transmission Leak
A puddle of bright or dark red fluid underneath your Lincoln is a bad sign. It means you have a transmission leak, which can cause serious driving issues. Transmission fluid is vital for the transmission as it provides the hydraulic power that allows the gears to shift smoothly and easily. It also protects components against friction damage by covering them in a protective coating.
Low transmission fluid can cause gear slipping, strange noises, or prevent the transmission from shifting. Lack of fluid can also cause the transmission to overheat and seize, locking transmission components together and causing fatal damage. If you find a leak, contact us ASAP, and our expert technicians will fix the leak and refill the fluid.
Check Engine Light
The transmission is one of the few vehicle systems that doesn’t have a warning light of its own. The reason for this is the engine and transmission work together to move your vehicle. The engine produces energy, which is directed through the transmission gears to the wheels to enable them to move at the required speed.
If your transmission has a problem, your engine is automatically affected. The engine works harder to try and overcome the problem, causing itself extra wear and tear in the process. Sensors will detect the issue and inform your computer, and the computer illuminates the engine light as a warning something is wrong. We’ll investigate and fix the situation.
Slipping Gears
Slipping gears is a dangerous situation where the transmission can suddenly shift to a new gear without any warning. Once you or the transmission shift gears, your transmission should remain in that gear until it’s shifted again. Slipping gears causes the transmission to instantly drop to the previous gear, and your Lincoln could suddenly slow down or even stop.
As we saw above, this issue could be caused by low transmission fluid. It could also be caused by worn gears or gear teeth, damaged clutch plates in the torque converter, or worn transmission bands. Slipping gears makes driving dangerous, as you never know when it could happen. We’ll examine your transmission, find the problem, and repair it.
Transmission issues worsen over time if they’re not fixed and could leave you stranded or cause an accident. Contact our service department today at Astro Lincoln in Pensacola, FL.
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