Can A Transmission Go Bad From Sitting For A Long Time?
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The Transmission Problems category is your go-to source for in-depth articles about various transmission problems. I cover all transmission types:
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What Transmission Problems We Cover
My main focus is on problems and symptoms that can lead or signal to significant transmission failures. These include:
I also highlight common issues such as transmission fluid contamination and issues associated with high-mileage vehicles.
Why Knowing Potential Transmission Problems Matters
Transmission repairs are amongst the most costly repairs you can encounter on your vehicle. The key to avoiding these problems is preventive maintenance, and proactive recognition of early symptoms.
No transmission (well, except for certain manual ones) is flawless, which is why if you’re buying a used car, it’s super important to get to speed on all the possible transmission problems that are in your way.
My articles aim to:
The majority of the points above can be done with nothing but paying attention to the way your transmission behaves and maintaining a strict maintenance schedule. The biggest thing that influences the longevity of your transmission is regular transmission fluid and filter replacement, and trust many people fail to do the bare minimum.
How My Research is Conducted
The majority of my research is done online. I read through numerous owner’s forums, NHTSA reports, class action lawsuits, and valuable sources like manufacturers’ service bulletins or recall action documents.
If information from manufacturers’ documentation is unavailable, I call up my local service centers or independent transmission shop connections to validate my findings.
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