3 Signs Your Kia Needs a Transmission Repair

Your Kia’s transmission has the vital role of translating the power generated by your engine into a usable form to move your car’s wheels. This very complex component is filled with hundreds of constantly moving parts, and some of them can fail. If you need a transmission repair, your Kia dealer can help you. These are some of the signs that your transmission has problems.

3 Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Kia Dealer

Transmission Fluid Leak

Transmission fluid is pumped through your transmission, and it provides several important benefits as it moves through the system. The fluid produces a friction barrier around all the parts in the transmission and protects them from friction damage. It provides hydraulic power to move your gears, and it also helps to reduce the temperature in the transmission.

A fluid leak is usually easy to spot, as transmission fluid is bright or dark red and is sweet-smelling. It’s important to get a leak fixed ASAP, as a lack of fluid can rapidly cause your transmission to overheat. Our technicians will find and repair the source of the leak. Once we’ve done that, we’ll refill your transmission with fresh transmission fluid.

Slipping Gears

The gears are shifted as you increase or decrease speed. These gear shifts are made by either your transmission computer or yourself. Once the shift is made, your gears should remain in that position until you or the computer shift it again. Slipping gears is a serious situation where the gears in your transmission move of their own accord.

While you’re driving, your transmission could suddenly downshift. If you’re driving a manual, your transmission could slip into neutral. This kind of gear movement can cause serious damage to gears and gear teeth. If you experience gear slipping, call our service department ASAP. Our experienced technicians will find and fix the cause of the problem.

Buzzing, Humming, and Clunking

Your transmission works silently and efficiently as it shifts between gears. One sign of a developing transmission problem is a barely noticeable buzzing sound. This sound will grow louder over time, and will eventually turn into a humming sound. These sounds aren’t just odd, they’re a sign that your transmission has a problem.

If you have a manual transmission, you’ll hear a clunking sound coming from the transmission. Manual transmission makes more noise than automatic ones, but the clunking means that parts in your transmission are being damaged. We advise contacting us ASAP. Our technicians can fix any problem with automatic or manual transmissions.

Many drivers get scared of transmission issues due to stories of expensive transmission repairs. The earlier we can repair your transmission, the more money you’ll save. Call us at Kelly Grimsley Kia.

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