Your Mitsubishi transmission is responsible for transferring energy produced by the engine to the wheels to enable them to move at the desired speed. This is a vital task, and a transmission problem can make driving difficult or even impossible depending on the issue. As your Mitsubishi dealer, we want to tell you more about some signs that you may need to visit us for a transmission repair.
Transmission Leak
A transmission is a hot, cramped, and friction-filled environment. The transmission is filled with fluid, and this fluid reduces friction damage by covering the transmission components in a friction-resistant coating. The fluid’s constant movement helps reduce the temperature in the transmission and provides the hydraulic power used to shift the gears.
As the fluid leaks out, you’ll hear noises that grow in intensity as transmission components grind rather than glide against each other. Gear shifts will become slower and more difficult as the fluid loss causes the hydraulic pressure to drop. Finally, your check engine light will illuminate to warn of the problem. We’ll investigate your transmission to find the leak and seal it, then refill the transmission fluid.
Weird Noises
A healthy Mitsubishi transmission makes no sound as it smoothly shifts gears according to the instructions of the transmission computer. If your transmission is in trouble, you’ll hear odd noises when the gears shift. These noises are usually very difficult to identify at the beginning. You’ll usually detect a slight buzzing noise that gradually increases in volume over time.
Depending on the source of the problem, the buzzing could morph into a humming or whining noise. The varied sounds are caused by different transmission components that are in trouble. Fortunately, the most common reason for the strange noises is a lack of transmission fluid. Our expert technicians will locate the source of the noise and repair its cause.
Burning Smells
If you smell a foul burning rubber odor when your gears shift, your transmission has a problem. This awful smell is caused by overheated transmission fluid that has started to burn. Transmission fluid, like all the fluids in your vehicle, needs regular replacement. Over time, fluids gradually lose their effectiveness which leads to transmission trouble.
Transmission fluid is heat-resistant, but this protection wears off as time passes. Older transmission fluid can easily overheat and burn. Burning fluid can damage transmission components, and it will prevent your transmission from working correctly. We’ll flush the transmission to remove any traces of the old fluid, repair any damage we discover, and then replace the fluid.
If your transmission isn’t working as efficiently as it should, contact our service department right away at Randy Marion Mitsubishi in Statesville, NC.
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