8 Signs Your Mitsubishi Needs a Transmission Service

Is your transmission grinding, whining, and struggling to engage the new gear? Fresh fluid may be the solution unless a more serious fault is brewing below. Let’s look at some common warning signs that mean your car needs transmission service at your local Mitsubishi dealership. 

Dripping Fluid 

An unsightly puddle of red or brown fluid on your garage floor could be leaking transmission fluid. Even a little leaked fluid means your gearbox is no longer properly protected. It’s not a good idea to drive until the damaged seal, gasket, or line has been repaired and the fluid topped up.

Grinding Gears

Bad fluid or a damaged synchronizer, gear system, or clutch will often generate grinding sounds. 

Whining Sounds

A worn-out torque converter, misaligned gears, or bad fluid may cause your transmission to whine. Some faults lead to whining and grinding together. A malfunctioning gearbox might also buzz, hum, clunk, or thump; any strange sound should prompt you to seek the help of a technician. 

Sluggish Acceleration

When healthy, your SUV or crossover’s powertrain has an unimpeded flow of force from the engine to the wheels. With a serious transmission issue interrupting that connection, you’ll notice a disconnect between your foot on the gas and the vehicle’s speed: your acceleration is sluggish. 

Engine Revving

Slipping gears could be one fault robbing your car of acceleration. At the same time, you may experience high engine revs as your car struggles to make the wheels turn as they should. 

Jerky Shifting 

If a lag develops before a new gear locks in, you have delayed engagement. Then, when the new gear finally engages after a few seconds of hesitancy, your vehicle might jerk, and you might hear grinding. This problem often begins when the driver first shifts into drive. 

Stuck Gears

The severest of transmission faults could prevent you from changing gears at all. This clearly presents a danger to you and others. Never drive without a healthy, fully functioning gearbox. 

Let the Pros at Your Mitsubishi Dealership Fix Your Transmission Trouble

Our technicians are officially trained by Mitsubishi with just the right tools, systems, and procedures required for each Mitsubishi model, including yours. In short, there’s no surer way to get your transmission back into good working order than with us. 

Visit Redondo Mitsubishi in Redondo Beach, CA, today. We keep the rugged, reliable Mitsubishis of Los Angeles County running smoothly year after year.

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