Problems occurring when a transmission is trying to make a gear change. A noise associated with the problem or just general noises from the transmission. Problems occurring when you first put the transmission in gear. Problems occurring when the vehicle is hot or cold. Problems occurring when accelerating, or stopping.
Diagnosing the problem yourself:
First check if you have sufficient transmission fluid. Although different vehicles have different ways to access the transmission fluid level, the general rule is you measure the fluid with the transmission in park. If you see you do not have sufficient fluid, fill the transmission to the proper level (as instructed in your manual). Test drive the vehicle, if you no longer feel the problem, wait a day and recheck the fluid and underneath the vehicle. If it is low, the most likely problem is a fluid-leak. A leak, no matter how small, must ALWAYS be checked by a qualified technician. If you find that your transmission is not leaking, but a problem persists, take your vehicle to a qualified technician. The problem may be so minor that you may not even be charged. However, a qualified technician may be able to diagnose a major problem before it occurs and recommend minor service.
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