| Diagnosing Problems |
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| Please NOTE: this guide is intended as a
quick reference to diagnose "symptoms" of a bad transmission. It is not
intended to act as a final evaluation of possible problems you may have. It is
important that you have a qualified ASE-Certified Technician inspect your transmission for
an accurate diagnosis of your transmission. Please also make sure your vehicle is in
safe condition to make the drive to our Service Shop. If you fear your vehicle's
transmission is not safe to make the drive in, please call us at (626)
966-8515 so we may make arrangements to have your vehicle towed to us. |
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SYMPTOMS OF A BAD TRANSMISSION
- Problems occurring when a transmission is trying to
make a gear change.
- A noise associated with the problem or just general
noises from the transmission.
- Problems occurring when you first put the transmission
in gear.
- Problems occurring when the vehicle is hot or cold.
- Problems occurring when accelerating, or stopping.
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DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM YOURSELF
- First check if you have sufficient transmission fluid.
Although different vehicles have different ways to access the transmission fluid level,
the general rule is you measure the fluid with the transmission in park. If you see
you do not have sufficient fluid, fill the transmission to the proper level (as instructed
in your manual). Test drive the vehicle, if you no longer feel the problem, wait a
day and recheck the fluid and underneath the vehicle. If it is low, the most likely
problem is a fluid-leak. A leak, no matter how small, must ALWAYS be checked by a
qualified technician.
- If you find that your transmission is not leaking, but a problem persists, take your
vehicle to a qualified technician. The problem may be so minor that you may not even
be charged. However, a qualified technician may be able to diagnose a major problem
before it occurs and recommend minor service.
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With
you in mind it is that we strive to bring you the best Transmission Service possible.
We are members of A.T.R.A. and of A.S.E.
The Automatic
Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) is a non-profit professional
organization dedicated to the improvement and welfare of the automatic transmission repair
industry.
ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, was founded in
1972 as an independent,
non-profit organization with a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive
service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive
technicians.
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