The transmission contains the gearbox and controls the transference of power from the engine to the wheels. The transmission is a remarkably complex and important car part that needs to be kept in tip-top condition. It’s unwise to ever let a small transmission problem develop into something more serious. With this in mind, let’s look at a few warning signs that should prompt you to visit your local Honda dealer for transmission repair as soon as you can.
Does Your Honda Need a Transmission Repair?
Burning Smells
Any kind of burning smell is never a good sign in a car. One possible cause of burning smells is the transmission fluid starting to burn inside an overheating gearbox.
Transmission fluid lubricates the gears, bearings, and many other moving parts. When transmission fluid ages and starts losing its fluidity, friction and heat start to rise in the gearbox, which eventually begins to burn the thickening fluid.
Leaking Fluid
Because of its distinctive red color, it’s usually easy to spot a transmission fluid leak. If you ever notice a puddle of red, sweet-smelling liquid under your car, it’s unwise to drive far without having the leak located and repaired.
Odd Noises
Trouble in the gearbox usually generates various strange sounds. You might hear whining or humming noises when in gear or in neutral. If the gears or other parts are worn down, you might hear rough grinding noises while trying to shift. If the transmission fluid is topped up and fresh, and you’re still hearing odd noises from your gearbox, it’s best to have a technician take a look.
Delayed Shifting
When transmissions begin to fail, they can sometimes become less responsive. When shifting gears, you might experience a delay of several seconds before the new gears lock into place.
Sticking Gears
All sorts of transmission problems can result in gears sticking and refusing to shift. As it’s impossible to drive safely without highly responsive and reliable gears, you’ll need to take this problem to a professional.
Slipping Gears
Perhaps the most worrying gearbox problem of all is when gears start to slip and change on their own. You may find the gears unexpectedly shifting or popping into neutral while you’re driving, which creates an accident hazard.
Change Transmission Fluid Often at Your Local Honda Dealer
The majority of transmission problems involve low, aging, or leaking transmission fluid. For this reason, it’s important to keep your fluid topped up and as fresh as possible. It’s generally recommended to change transmission fluid once every 60,000 to 100,000 miles when driving an automatic transmission, and every 30,000 to 60,000 miles with a manual transmission.
Have your car’s gearbox checked and repaired today at Boyd Honda Oxford. For over two decades, we’re been helping the drivers of our local community enjoy better, safer driving on the road.
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