At Mr. Muffler, located in Westland, Michigan, we specialize in mufflers. But what you may not know, we also offer a full range of automotive services. Does your car need a tune-up? Give us a call. Looking for a transmission service in Westland? Give us a call. From transmissions to brakes, we cover your whole car and can help you get your vehicle repaired and back on the road in no time.
Importance of Transmission Service
Transmissions are a crucial part of your vehicle, there are several signs that your transmission may be going bad. Here are a few to look out for:
- Refuses to go in gear. This can sometimes be caused by low transmission fluid, the wrong viscosity of the fluid or require adjusting of the shift cables.
- The smell of Burning. If you smell a burning smell, that may be from an overheating transmission, proper transmission fluid helps prevent overheating, but if you do not have the proper amount may cause overheating.
- Leaking Fluid. Seeing puddles of a bright red type of liquid on your driveway or parking space may be a sign of a leaking transmission.
- Check Engine Light. This warning light is not always the transmission, but there are sensors that detect transmission problems, so if you see this light, do not hesitate to bring in your vehicle.
- Shaking and Grinding. Manual transmissions are where you would hear a grinding sound when shifting to new gear. For automatic transmissions, you would feel more of a shake in the vehicle between gears.
- Lack of Response. Transmissions are designed to shift into the proper gear and go if you feel a delay or overall sluggish response time, this is usually a sign of a bad transmission.
All these signs can help you determine if your transmission is starting to go bad. When you start looking for a reliable automotive service provider in Westland, that can handle transmissions or whatever other work your car or truck may need, contact Mr. Muffler at 734-721-2800. Also use our form and make an appointment today, so we can service your vehicle and have you back on the road in no time!