Transmission Slipping
Is your Transmission Slipping?
Transmission Slipping Repair in Denver
If your transmission is slipping, delayed, or struggling to stay in gear, it may be a sign of internal transmission damage. Ignoring the problem can quickly lead to more expensive repairs.
At AC Transmission in Denver, our technicians specialize in diagnosing slipping transmissions and identifying the exact cause of the issue.
Common signs of a slipping transmission include:
• Delayed engagement when shifting into drive or reverse
• Engine revving but the vehicle does not accelerate properly
• Hard or erratic shifting
• Burning transmission fluid smell
• Vehicle slipping out of gear
Our team will perform a professional diagnostic inspection to determine whether the issue can be repaired or if a rebuild or replacement is necessary.
Call AC Transmission today for a free transmission diagnostic.
What Causes a Transmission to Slip?
A slipping transmission can be caused by several different internal or hydraulic problems. In some cases the issue may be repairable, but in others a rebuild or replacement may be necessary depending on the severity of the damage.
Common causes of a slipping transmission include:
• Worn clutches or internal components
• Low or contaminated transmission fluid
• Valve body or solenoid problems
• Torque converter issues
• Internal seal failure or loss of hydraulic pressure
Because several different problems can cause similar symptoms, a professional diagnostic is the best way to determine the exact cause before further damage occurs.
Automatic Transmission
What is an Automatic Transmission?
An automatic transmission is multi-speed transmission used in motor vehicles that does not require any driver input to change gears under normal driving conditions. The major types of automatic transmissions are:
Hydraulic automatic: This automatic transmission uses a planetary gearset, hydraulic controls, and a torque convertor.
Dual-clutch automatic: This automatic transmission type depends on a pair of clutches to engage the gears.
Automatic transmission benefits:
- Easier in heavy traffic: Heavy traffic forces a driver in a constant stop and go cycle. An automatic transmission allows them to focus on traffic by using only the gas and brake pedals.
- Better to drive in hilly areas: Automatic transmissions allow the driver to focus on the road over which gear they are in while driving on steep graded hills.
What is a CVT Transmission?
A CVT transmission stands for continuously variable transmission. The CVT transmission does not have individual gears but does have one gear that is variable for all driving conditions. It uses a belt-and-pulley system to transfer engine power to the vehicle's wheels, allowing for an infinite gradient of ratios
Benefits of a CVT Transmission:
- Driving Experience: Depending on the vehicle and the driver, a CVT can provide a smoother driving experience when comparing it to a traditional automatic.
- Fuel Efficient: The biggest advantage of a CVT transmission is they are more fuel efficient than a standard automatic transmission
Automatic Transmission Servicing
When should I get my transmission checked?
- Strange noises: buzzing, clunking, whining, grinding
- Gears slipping: Gears slip when shifting, hesitation going from park to drive, vehicle hesitating to catch up
- Surging and stalling: vehicle stalls, vehicle surges forward or backwards
- Check engine light: transmission codes can appear when a mechanic scans your vehicles computer
- Leaking fluids: fluid leaks, puddles of red fluid under vehicle, low level of fluid from dipstick indicator
Contact us today for a free diagnosis
Servicing Frequency
The frequency of getting your transmission serviced depends on the vehicle use, miles on the vehicle, and transmission type. If your vehicle is new we recommend servicing after 60,000 miles and then continued servicing every 25K-30K miles.
If you tow frequently with your vehicle we recommend you increase the frequency of your servicing.
If you purchased a vehicle with over 100,000 miles we recommend you bring it in to be checked by the AC Transmission Center Master Certified Technicians.
Servicing options:
- Transmission fluid flush: We hook up your transmission to our state of the art fluid exchange system that flushes the transmission and all of its components from the old fluid to the new fluid.
- Transmission fluid flush, filter, and adjustments: This entails a complete transmission fluid flush, replacing the old transmission filter, and adjusting any linkages and bands.
Automatic Transmission Servicing
When should I get my transmission checked?
- Strange noises: buzzing, clunking, whining, grinding
- Gears slipping: Gears slip when shifting, hesitation going from park to drive, vehicle hesitating to catch up
- Surging and stalling: vehicle stalls, vehicle surges forward or backwards
- Check engine light: transmission codes can appear when a mechanic scans your vehicles computer
- Leaking fluids: fluid leaks, puddles of red fluid under vehicle, low level of fluid from dipstick indicator
Contact us today for a free diagnosis
Servicing Frequency
The frequency of getting your transmission serviced depends on the vehicle use, miles on the vehicle, and transmission type. If your vehicle is new we recommend servicing after 60,000 miles and then continued servicing every 25K-30K miles.
If you tow frequently with your vehicle we recommend you increase the frequency of your servicing.
If you purchased a vehicle with over 100,000 miles we recommend you bring it in to be checked by the AC Transmission Center Master Certified Technicians.
Servicing options:
- Transmission fluid flush: We hook up your transmission to our state of the art fluid exchange system that flushes the transmission and all of its components from the old fluid to the new fluid.
- Transmission fluid flush, filter, and adjustments: This entails a complete transmission fluid flush, replacing the old transmission filter, and adjusting any linkages and bands.