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How To Correctly Diagnose The Transmission Fluid Of Your Vehicle

By Steve Zones


Your car's transmission fluid should be reddish, pink, or even light brown. This should be odourless and free of bubbles. When it comes to proper car and maintenance, you'll know that you don't need to take the car in for servicing if the above mentioned criteria are met. However, if you do notice something different with the fluid, then you definitely need to call the mechanic for transmission repair. This is one task you shouldn't delay. Don't even assume that your car will hold up for a couple more days. The damage could deteriorate and affect the other mechanisms in your engine. What should have caused you a hundred dollars or so now has multiplied significantly.

Avoid kicking oneself in the shins for your negligence. Furthermore, understand the frequent transmission fluid issues of latest cars. Open the hood and look the health of your transmission fluid with the dipstick.

Have a look at how the fluid is really because these are generally some of the potential issues you could look at:

1. If the transmission fluid smells like burnt toast and is of a discoloured deep brown The transmission fluid has boiled itself and is now pretty much useless. Your car needs this fluid to dissipate the heat that emits from the transmission itself.

2. The chances of a well-maintained car leaking are low when your transmission fluid is clean. If the transmission fluid is milky and brown This could be suggestive of a leak plus some of the coolant from the radiator has entered the transmission. Ask your auto technician to take a peek at the computerized transmission fluid cooler to have the problem properly diagnosed.

3. If you see bubbles on the transmission fluid There are numerous possibilities for this: - You could actually be using the wrong type of fluid

If you notice any of these, bring the car in for servicing.




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