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Every car has a transmission. Without a transmission your car wouldn’t be able to drive, or even turn on for that matter. In fact, can you imagine if your transmission went out in your car? How would you pick up the kids, get to work and complete everything you need to do in a day? Because we want you to live a stress-free life, it’s important to know the most common signs that your car’s transmission is failing.

Your Car Won’t Go Into Gear

If your car won’t go into gear, there’s a problem. If you’re experiencing problems with your car’s gears, it’s time to seek out help from a professional. Manual transmissions shouldn’t have any trouble going into gear when the clutch is depressed properly; the same goes for automatic transmissions. If your vehicle isn’t wanting to shift from Park to Drive, there’s something fishy going on.

What’s That Smell?

Your car should smell like the air freshener hanging from your rearview mirror, not like burning transmission fluid. If you smell transmission fluid, it’s a sign that your car’s transmission is overheating. Although this is a common occurrence, it’s a sign that the transmission is failing, the fluid is leaking, or the fluid is low.
Want to learn more signs that tell you that your car’s transmission is starting to fail? Stay tuned for our next blog. If you’re in need of transmission help, feel free to contact our transmission repair specialists in Kearny Mesa today!