How do you know if it’s time for transmission service at your Nissan dealership? There’s a few signs that can tell you that trouble is brewing, and it’s never safe to ignore them for too long.
6 Signs You Need Transmission Service at Your Nissan Dealership
Slipping
Your transmission should always be able to slip in and out of gear easily, and especially when you are accelerating on the interstate or climbing the hill. If you can feel the gears slipping during these significant moments, all is not as it should be, and it’s important to get it checked out as soon as possible.
Leaking
You never want to see a leak on the floor of the garage, but it can sometimes be hard to tell whether what you’re looking at as a transmission leak or something else. If you are seeing dark spots in the driveway, the smart thing to do is to put a piece of cardboard under your vehicle the next time you park so that you can better tell exactly what you’re looking at.
If the leaking fluid is brown, dark red, or bright red, it’s probably transmission. A dark brown could also be oil, but oil will have a distinct smell that you’ll probably recognize. Be sure to get this checked out quickly to avoid transmission problems down the road.
Smells
If you are smelling something sweet and burning at the same time as you drive, it might very well be the transmission fluid. It could also be coolant that’s burning, but both of these are something you need to have checked out by Nissan-trained technicians at your dealership.
Rough Idling
When you’re sitting at a stoplight just idling, your vehicle should definitely not shimmy and shake. If it does, this could very well be your transmission.
Tough or Noisy Shifting
If your transmission is having trouble shifting, and it feels like it’s straining to get into gear, this is a sign you need some service. You should also get service if you hear a loud grinding noise whenever the car shifts gears, and especially if this is accompanied by your car having difficulty accelerating at green lights.
That Light Comes On
If the transmission light or check engine light comes on, that’s your car telling you that it’s time. Don’t ignore these lights, as tempting as that might be, because usually they’re not just an error and need to be checked out.
If you notice any of these signs, come and see us at Jim Keras Nissan in Memphis, TN and talk to our service techs. We’ll help you keep your Nissan in peak form for its whole lifetime.
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