Your Mitsubishi engine produces a large amount of energy, which is directed to the transmission. The transmission uses a series of gears to transfer this energy to the wheels, enabling them to move at the desired speed. Transmission problems can develop over time and will reduce your Mitsubishi's performance. As your Mitsubishi dealer, we want to tell you some signs you need to visit us for a transmission service.
Transmission Fluid Leak
Transmission fluid protects the transmission components from friction damage by covering them in a friction-resistant coating. It also provides the vital hydraulic power that allows the gears to shift smoothly and silently. The transmission case is solid, but worn or damaged transmission seals can allow transmission fluid to leak out.
You'll usually spot a transmission leak as it appears as a puddle of bright or dark red liquid under your car. Signs of transmission leak include noises from the transmission and difficulty shifting gears. If you have a transmission leak, we advise against driving, as your transmission could suffer damage. We'll find the source of the leak and repair it, then refill the transmission fluid.
Buzzing, Humming, and Whining
The last thing you expect is to hear strange noises when your gears shift, as this means something is wrong. A Mitsubishi transmission is silent as it moves from gear to gear on the transmission computer's instructions. Two possible sounds you could hear are buzzing and humming. These sounds are very slight when they start but will gradually rise in tempo and become noticeable.
The buzzing or humming sounds could turn into a high-pitched whining noise under certain circumstances. Fortunately, these unsettling noises are usually caused by a lack of transmission fluid. The lack of fluid causes friction damage in the transmission and prevents many components from working effectively. We'll find and fix the leak, then refill the transmission fluid, and the noises will stop.
Check Engine Light
The transmission is one of the few systems in your vehicle that doesn't have its warning light. This is due to the symbiotic relationship between the engine and the transmission. Both systems have to work correctly to move your vehicle. If something goes wrong inside the transmission, your engine will work harder to supply more energy to try and overcome the fault.
The engine suffers increased strain trying to compensate for the transmission issue, which triggers the check engine light in response. Our technicians will use a diagnostic scanner to identify the problem area so they can zone in on the issue and repair it.
Transmission problems grow worse if they're not repaired. Contact our service department today at Banister Mitsubishi-Hampton in Hampton, VA.