Your diesel truck puts in a lot of work every single day, and that takes a toll on the transmission. But how can you tell when the transmission is working too hard? MDP Diesel & Auto has some tips that can help you to recognize when you need to have your truck’s transmission checked.

You’re Smelling Something Burning

Failing transmissions often get too hot. And when that happens, you’re likely to smell it. There’s nothing quite like the smell of an overheated transmission, and if transmission fluid is leaking, too, that’s another layer of hot smells. The biggest reason that your transmission is likely to overheat is that the transmission fluid is too low, possibly because of a leak, or because the transmission fluid is too old.

The Transmission Is Having Trouble Shifting Gears or Responding at All

You rely on your diesel’s transmission to do its job so that your truck can keep doing its job. What you might notice happening instead is that the transmission isn’t properly responding, it’s having a tough time shifting gears, or you’re experiencing a lot of vibration that isn’t typical. All of these are signs that your truck’s transmission needs to be inspected.

You’re Hearing Strange Noises from the Transmission

Another symptom of transmission trouble is the noises you might be hearing from that area. Transmissions that are working properly operate smoothly. They’re well lubricated and all the gears move well and freely. A failing transmission is making a lot more noise, typically because parts don’t fit together the way that they should and they may not have the lubrication that they need.

You’re Seeing the Check Engine Light on the Dash

The worst problem with a failing transmission, besides the fact that the transmission is not working well, is how quickly that can affect your diesel truck’s engine. The check engine light is going to be your first indication that the transmission trouble you’re experiencing is getting much worse. Once you see the check engine light, that’s your sign that things are getting much more serious.

If you’re noticing even one of these issues, it’s time to get your diesel’s transmission checked. Give us a call at MDP Diesel & Auto in Ann Arbor, MI today. We’ll inspect the transmission and make sure that everything else is working properly. Once we’ve got the problem diagnosed, we can give you a plan for repairing the issues.

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