Chances are you have an automatic transmission car that shifts gears automatically when you drive. Automatic transmissions are one of the greatest features that make driving so much easier. However, as with anything mechanical, it can and will eventually breakdown. Here are some of the common signs of wear and tear to watch out for.

2. Transmission/Gear Slipping
A car stays in gear until you or
the car's computer makes a shift.
If your car spontaneously shifts
in and out of gear then this is a
serious safety risk. You may feel
the engine rev up but your car is
going much slower than it
should. In some instances, it can
re engage the gear very abruptly
or vigorously.

3. Spontaneous Shift to Neutral
This is very similar to gear
slipping. It is when your car
reverts back to neutral when
you stop or travel at low
speeds.

4. Delayed Response
When you move the
transmission from park to
drive, you should immediately
feel the car engaging and
moving. If you feel the car
hesitating and refusing to shift
gears, then there is a
transmission based problem.

5. Heavy Vibration/Weird Noises
When you ride your car and you notice a sound that makes you say “I've
never noticed that sound before”. Much worse than that is when a sound
makes you say “That doesn't sound right”.
Does your car shudder like it is having a seizure? There can be a lot of
reasons for excessive and loud vibrations in a car. Your drivetrain is most
likely affected when loud vibrations intensify when driving uphill. Then
the vibrations tend to stop when coasting.If you hear low pitch humming,
clunking, or humming, then you should have this checked as well. Your
car is designed to run smoothly. It should not be jerky, shaky, or
experience shuddering. There should be no grinding noises.

6. Burnt Aroma
Does your car emit any scent of burning? One of the
common causes for this is overheating of transmission
fluid. You car contains different fluids throughout its
system to keep it cool and lubricated. Overheating
causes your car to lose fluids. Also, it turns the fluid
into gunk and smudge that clogs and breaks your car.

7. Save money in car care by taking note of the tips above. Protect yourself from
accidents that it may cause. This should translate the same with your insurance. At
Western Pacific Insurance, we take pride in making sure that our clients are well-
protected at prices they can afford. To learn more about how we can help you,
please contact our agency at (702) 932-3105.
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