How to Diagnose a Slipping Transmission

Vehicles are complicated pieces of machinery, so it helps to understand what you are dealing with if you have transmission issues. Recognizing transmission problems can help you determine when you should bring your car into the transmission repair shop. Watch this video to learn how to diagnose a slipping transmission in the D.C. metro area.

This type of transmission problem typically occurs with automatic transmission vehicles. The clutch bands are responsible for transferring power from the vehicle’s engine to its wheels. Thus, transmission repair often begins with the bands. If the bands are loose or damaged, they may prevent the vehicle from accelerating or moving at all. This issue could also be due to a lack of transmission fluid.

If you are wondering if it is time to take your car into the transmission service or repair shop, consider its ability to accelerate. If it fails to move at all, you may be experiencing a slipping transmission.