Checking the Transmission

One of the most important parts of any motor vehicle is its transmission. The transmission allows the vehicle to switch gears, which is critical for acceleration and deceleration. Without a working transmission, an automobile is essentially useless.

As such, it is important to know how to check a transmission when you are buying a used car. If you are looking for a great used car at a reasonable price, contact one of the 11 Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales or browse our combined inventory online.

Methods for Checking

There are many simple ways to check a transmission that may be experiencing trouble or may be on the way out. A test drive is perhaps the best way to investigate the actual condition of a used car and may reveal evidence of many different mechanical defects, including transmission troubles.

During your test drive, the following may be signs of transmission problems:

• The car takes a long time to switch gears
• The car feels sluggish and won’t accelerate
• Passengers can feel the car switch gears

If you suspect that there may be a transmission problem, you can also check the level and condition of the transmission fluid. The fluid is supposed to be bright pink. If it is brown, then it may indicate a failing transmission.

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If you are in the market for a used car, contact one of the 11 Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motors Sales and take a look at our online inventory today.