Transmission Problems Can Get Worse Fast In Phoenix Summer Heat
July is a rough month for vehicles in Phoenix. The heat is hard on engines, cooling systems, batteries, tires, and transmissions. If your car is already shifting oddly, slipping, hesitating, leaking fluid, or making new noises, summer heat can turn a small warning sign into a much larger repair.
Automatic Transmission Exchange has helped keep drivers on the road for more than 50 years. The shop provides transmission repair, service, replacement, remanufactured transmissions, drivetrain work, and automotive service for drivers in Phoenix and the surrounding metro area.
Do Not Ignore A Slipping Transmission
A slipping transmission may feel like the engine is revving but the vehicle is not accelerating the way it should. You may notice the car struggling to shift, jumping between gears, or feeling weak when pulling away from a stop.
In Phoenix traffic, that can become more than annoying. Stop and go driving, freeway heat, and long commutes can put extra strain on a transmission that is already having trouble. Getting the vehicle checked early can help prevent more serious internal damage.
Watch For Delayed Or Rough Shifting
Another symptom that something might be wrong is delayed shifting. The car may hesitate before it goes into drive or reverse. It may shift hard, or clunk into gear, or feel uneven as it goes through the gears.
Several things can cause these symptoms including fluid problems, worn parts, sensors, electrical issues or internal transmission wear. It is important to properly diagnose the problem as guess work can lead to unnecessary repairs.
Transmission Fluid Problems Matter
Transmission fluid helps cool, lubricate, and protect the transmission. If the fluid is low, dirty, burnt, or leaking, the system may not work correctly. Drivers may notice red or dark fluid under the vehicle, a burnt smell, slipping, or rough shifting.
Because Phoenix heat is already demanding, fluid problems should be handled quickly. Waiting until the vehicle will not move can make the repair more expensive and more stressful.
Repair Or Replacement?
Not every transmission problem means the whole unit must be replaced. Some issues can be repaired. Others may call for a rebuild or replacement, especially if there is major internal damage.
Automatic Transmission Exchange is one of the largest remanufactured transmission facilities in the country and tests transmissions on a dynamometer. That experience helps customers get clear answers about whether repair, replacement, or another service is the right path.
A Shop That Handles More Than Transmissions
Transmission problems can sometimes feel like engine, electrical, brake, or drivetrain issues. Automatic Transmission Exchange also provides automotive service and repair, including work on drivetrain components, engines, electrical systems, brakes, and more. That matters when the symptom is obvious but the cause is not.
Call Automatic Transmission Exchange
If your vehicle is slipping, shifting hard, leaking fluid, making noise, or struggling in Phoenix heat, call Automatic Transmission Exchange at 602 275 9571. You can also call toll free at 1 800 352 8604 or text 602 341 7929.
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