Your transmission fluid flows through a transmission fluid filter and works to lubricate the various parts of your transmission. This works to reduce wear and tear over time. On average, you would change this fluid about once every 30,000 miles, but if certain symptoms are occurring, it might need to be done more often.
Inexplicable Surging
Your vehicle might seem like it is either surging backward or forward when there is an issue with your transmission fluid. This generally happens for no reason. It is typically due to fluid contaminants preventing the right level of flow throughout your system.
Squealing or Grinding Noises
When your transmission fluid is low or dirty, it is possible for squealing or grinding to occur. These noises generally mean that something very serious is happening, so you should immediately pull over and stop driving your vehicle until you are able to get the underlying cause fixed.
Gears Slipping or Delay
When this fluid is not in good condition or at the right level, it causes problems with the pressure levels that are responsible for ensuring that the gears are in place. This can result in the transmission from occasionally slipping out of gear, and this generally occurs without any warning. There are also times when your transmission is shifting where the gears do not shift on time, resulting in a delay. To know more, click here.
Difficulty Shifting
When the fluid levels are low, or the fluid itself is dirty, it might be hard to shift your vehicle in both automatic and manual transmissions. You might notice that shifting is harder or that it happens at odd times.
Keep an eye on your transmission fluid and transmission fluid filter to ensure that these are changed on a regular schedule. This ensures that your transmission is as healthy as possible. It is generally best to have a mechanic do this work if it is something that you are not familiar with.
