You should schedule transmission service at your Volkswagen dealership on a mileage-based schedule, but you may also need checkups on your transmission in between your regular service checks. This is because things can go wrong despite regular maintenance, so you may need to get your transmission repaired unexpectedly.
When It’s Been 30,000 to 80,000 Miles Since Your Last Service
Your transmission needs regular maintenance, and you’ll usually schedule your service visits based on how many miles you’ve driven. Consult your owner’s manual to see if it tells you how often you should be getting your transmission checked. Most people need a transmission checkup after every 30,000 to 80,000 miles.
When Your Car Starts Making New Noises
Cars that start to make new sounds always need to be taken straight to the dealership. These noises are always a sign of trouble. If your transmission is the problem, the new noises will show up when you’re switching gears or when your car is in neutral.
When You Smell Something Burning
Burning smells should never be ignored. Most often, they tell you that part of your car is overheating. The part that’s overheating might be the transmission. Sometimes old transmission fluid can burn up, too, creating a burning smell.
When Your Car Won’t Stay in Gear
If your car seems to have a mind of its own and won’t stay in the correct gear while you’re driving, then your transmission needs to be looked at. You may slip out of gear when you’re accelerating and decelerating, and this issue can endanger you, your passengers, and other people on the road.
When Your Car Has Trouble Switching Gears
If you have to push the gear shift really hard to get the gears to change, then there’s most likely a problem somewhere in your transmission system. It’s not normal to have to force your car into gear, so the car should be looked at by a mechanic at the dealership.
When Your Car Can’t Switch Gears
You may not just have trouble switching gears when your car needs a checkup on its transmission. Sometimes you’ll find that you can’t switch gears at all. If this is the case, then you need to get towed to the dealer as soon as possible.
When Your Car Shakes or Jolts
You should always expect your gear changes to be smooth. If you feel a shaking, jerking, or kicking sensation coming from your car during gear changes, make sure you visit our service center.
Come over to Sisbarro Auto World Volkswagen in Las Cruces, NM when you need transmission maintenance or repairs. You can request an appointment online or call us at 575-541-7846.
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