Indications Of A Poor Automatic Transmission

A malicious automatic transmission usually presents a series of signs and symptoms that can be easily identified with careful concern. What follows is a petty discription of some of the most regular signs of a evil automatic transmission.


Transmission Slippage


An automatic transmission that slips in and away of gear while driving is a classic letter of a evil transmission. When a vehicle is close, a transmission that lags Testament fail to engage for a uncommon seconds before "kicking" into gear. Transmission dally usually happens during acceleration from a complete stop.

Burned Transmission Fluid



This usually happens when an automatic transmission clutch fails to properly engage the transmission gears with the engine crankshaft, resulting in a spinning or freewheeling occasion.


Trransmission Lag


Transmission dawdle is defined as a delay in transmission dash or engagement. An automatic transmission has a series of gears(usually between 4 and 5) designed for legion engine speeds and loads. An automatic transmission that slips between gears affects vehicle performance and is a communication of impending transmission failure.

Transmission Spinning

A wick or defective automatic transmission Testament generally spin without providing any forward vehicle movement.



Normal transmission fluid is pinkish in color and almost transparent. A bad automatic transmission will often burn and/or char automatic transmission fluid and turn the fluid almost black; many times there will actually be a burned, smoky smell to the fluid extremely.


Severe Transmission Fluid Leaks


An automatic transmission that leaks a large amount of transmission fluid, whether during normal vehicle operation or when a vehicle is parked, is a sign of a bad automatic transmission.