The transmission isn’t something that most drivers think about, but its operation is vital for your car. It takes the unfocused energy generated by your engine and precisely focuses it via a series of gears to provide the power to move your Honda’s wheels. Over time your transmission can suffer damage or worn parts, and you’ll need to visit your friendly Honda dealer for a repair. These are signs that you need to visit us for a transmission repair.
Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Honda Dealer
Fluid Leak
Transmission fluid is vital for your transmission, as it provides the hydraulic power that enables your gears to shift smoothly and easily. The fluid also helps to cool the hot transmission components and provides a friction-resistant covering around them to reduce damage. Transmission fluid is pressurized and continually moves through your transmission at high speed.
Most transmission leaks are easy to spot, as the fluid is usually light or dark red and has a slightly sweet smell. Due to its pressurized nature, a fluid leak can rapidly cause problems for your transmission. You’ll hear noises from the gears, and shifting will become slower and more hesitant. We can easily trace a fluid leak, then seal it to fix this problem.
Burning Rubber Smell
Burning rubber is a foul smell, and if you smell it when you’re driving, you probably have a transmission problem. The burning rubber smell means that your transmission fluid is overheating and has started to burn. Transmission fluid is heat-resistant when it’s new, which enables it to work effectively in the hot conditions of the transmission casing.
As time passes, the fluid becomes slower, and its heat-resistant properties disappear. The temperature inside the transmission will increase, and the fluid’s lack of heat resistance will cause it to burn. Burnt transmission fluid can’t generate hydraulic power, and you’ll notice your gears are sluggish when they shift and may not shift at all. We can flush the transmission to fix the problem and refill the fluid.
Slipping Gears
When you reach a certain speed, your transmission will automatically shift into the next gear. It does this automatically, quietly, and in seconds. The transmission will only shift again on the instructions of the transmission computer. If your transmission develops a problem, it may start to slip gears.
Slipping gears occurs when the transmission shifts gears unexpectedly with instructions from the transmission computer. This can be dangerous, as the transmission will usually shift to the previous gear. This action reduces your speed and can damage transmission components. The usual cause of this problem is a lack of transmission fluid. Our technicians will examine your transmission and fix the problem.
Most transmission problems can be quickly and inexpensively fixed if they’re identified when they first start. Call our service department ASAP at Tony Honda.
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