4 Signs Your Honda Needs a Transmission Service

Honda vehicles are resilient and last many years when they’re properly maintained by a reputable Honda dealership. Transmission service is one type of maintenance that helps keep everything running smoothly. Although regular maintenance helps keep everything running as it should, problems can still crop up that need to be repaired ASAP.

You Begin Hearing Strange Noises

Your car making peculiar noises is often one of the first things that happens when there’s something wrong with one of its components. When your transmission is the problem, the noises will typically happen while you’re shifting gears. You could hear buzzing, whining, or grinding sounds. These noises can be a sign of different issues with the transmission, including a low transmission fluid level, worn out bearings, or damaged synchronizers.

You may start hearing your car making noises while it’s in neutral. This is a major tell-tale sign that your transmission needs service as soon as possible.

You Can No Longer Shift Gears

Some transmission problems can prevent normal gear shifting operation. So, if you try to shift gears but can’t, then you’ll need to get to a dealership ASAP. Like with all symptoms of car trouble, struggling to shift gears can indicate many different problems. A common issue that may stop you from shifting gears is dirty transmission fluid, as dirt and other contaminants can get into this fluid and build up in it over time.

You Smell Something Burning

Smelling any kind of burning aroma coming from your vehicle is concerning, as it often means that something is overheating. Your transmission is one of the many systems in your car that can overheat, and the transmission fluid itself can start to smell like it’s burning.

If the fluid smells like it’s burning, then it’s a sign that you need a transmission fluid flush to get rid of that old, burned-up fluid and replace it with new, sweet or tart-smelling fluid that can properly protect your transmission.

You Struggle to Stay in Gear

If your car is struggling to stay in the correct gear—a.k.a. slipping out of gear—then your transmission is almost certainly faulty. Slipping out of gear means your car can’t accelerate normally, or your vehicle won’t speed up, but you’ll hear your engine revving. When you’re decelerating, you might feel like you don’t have control of your car, and the wheels are just slipping like they can’t grip the road at all. This can be dangerous and needs service immediately.

We offer transmission repairs and a wide range of other services. Visit Stirling Honda in Longview, WA, for any service your car needs.

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