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Cars are an essential means of transportation for most of us. Unfortunately, they are not reliable. Often there are defects that paralyze the work of the car, and its driver forced to travel by public transport
Even cars with automatic transmissions fail, and although they function slightly differently than cars with manual transmissions, they suffer from the same defects. See how you can recognize automatic transmission failure
If you drive too fast or even aggressively, or change the oil too infrequently, you can quickly ruin your automatic transmission. If you decide to buy a used car with an “automatic”, you should be extremely vigilant when looking at it. Repairing or replacing this system is a significant investment, the cost of which can far exceed your car-buying budget. During a test drive, you can easily identify faults in the automatic transmission mechanism
The most common failures in cars with automatic transmissions, is the general wear and tear of the mechanism and the leakage of oil from the gearbox. Leaking oil is most often responsible for the seals. Over time, they lose their elasticity and tightness, may begin to rub, move or crack. This fault can be repaired quite easily and quickly. Much more serious intervention on the part of the mechanic will require disconnection of the drive or the problem with “jumping” gear. If, despite the appropriate change of gear, the car does not respond, it may indicate a failure of the control electronics, but the fault may also be the hydraulic system. If you notice such symptoms in the car, it may be necessary to regenerate the torque converter
In semi-automatic transmissions, the most common failure isclutch wear. This problem stems from driving too often in a semi-clutch. This is a mistake usually made by drivers inexperienced in driving a car with a semi-automatic transmission. Harmful for both the clutch and the transmission is also performing maneuvers at too low a speed. It takes a bit of experience to feel the right moment for a given maneuver.
A problem in semi-automatic transmissions often turns out to be electronics. They fail sensors of the system that operates the clutch and those, located at the controls of gears, as well as drivers. Signal that the electronic systems of the car is going wrong, is usually a problem with starting the engine, the lack of response to the car to a specific position of the gear stick. The most obvious sign is the illumination of a warning light on the dashboard
Any indication that there is something wrong with the mechanism in the gearbox requires your reaction. Although you can drive a car that jerks when you shift gears, every trip you take will make the problem worse and increase repair costs. To avoid common malfunctions, regularly check the technical condition of your car, always change the oil in the gearbox on time, and remember the guidelines that you should follow when driving an automatic car. With prompt intervention and vigilance in driving, you can enjoy a comfortable and easy ride in a trouble-free car
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