Is it Safe to Drive with a Slipping Transmission?

It is not recommended to drive with a slipping transmission. A slipping transmission has many potential reasons. If you think you're driving with a slipping transmission, here are some things to consider: 

One sign that your transmission is slipping is that as you drive it looks like your vehicle is switching gears when it's not supposed to. 

A noise or pitch change can accompany the gear change. If your vehicle switches gears unexpectedly while driving, this may be a potentially dangerous situation as the vehicle may be unreliable and begin to shake.

 The vehicle does not change gears smoothly is another sign of a slipping transmission. You can hear a clunk or thud as the vehicle goes up or down in gears. In addition, as it passes through different gears, the vehicle may have problems accelerating and reaching the correct speed. 

A third sign of a slip is a delay before the vehicle begins to move. Once you move the park-to-drive shift, there may be a long lag until the car moves. During this time, the engine may rev, but it won't go anywhere. A low fluid level is one of the most common causes of a slippery transmission. Use the dipstick to check the level of fluid in your transmission.

 Another cause of a slipping transmission is a transmission fluid leak. This fluid is usually a reddish color, so you may have a problem with your transmission if you notice it on your garage floor along with the above symptoms. 

If your Transmissions is Slipping Contact Eagle Transmissions Repair Shop in Denton For a Free Initial Check Out To See Whats Going on with Your Vehicle.  Serving Denton / Dallas / Ponder Areas

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