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3 Problems With Your Transmission You Can't Ignore

3 Problems With Your Transmission You Can't Ignore

The transmission system is one of the critical components of your car's engine. The engine uses it to power the wheels, and this keeps the vehicle moving. When the transmission starts experiencing problems, you are in serious trouble. However, given that repairing it is quite expensive, most people ignore it as long as the vehicle is moving. Unfortunately, the problem only gets worse with time. This is the case even when the problem seems to have gone away. If you continue ignoring the problem, you may need to replace the entire system. Here are three problems with the system that you cannot afford to ignore. Slipping Gears Slipping gears is a case where the car seems to shift gears on its own, with no apparent reason. This may be accompanied by a sudden change in pitch or sudden whining. You may also discover that the car is not picking up speed when accelerating or is struggling to climb a hill, despite not having a heavy load. Another sign is a spike in the RPM, especially if ... read more