The transmission is an amazing part of your vehicle. As you deal with the traffic and with those offroading situations, your Jeep is precisely and quietly choosing gears and shifting in and out of them almost unnoticeably. As long as you keep everything in good repair, this process continues without a hitch. But if you notice any of these signs, you should head to your Jeep dealership for some Jeep transmission maintenance.
Grinding or Whining
The first symptom of trouble with your transmission is very often odd sounds. You’ll start to hear grinding as you shift, and you’ll possibly hear whining at times. If you hear this, never let it go on for long. In many situations, it just means that you are a bit low on transmission fluid. Topping that up or getting fresh fluid might solve the whole issue, but if you let it keep going, there’s a good chance that you’ll start developing a more serious issue.
Gears Seem Slow to Shift
One of the first real signs you’ll feel is a slow slowing in your shifting. There might be a delay of one or two seconds while you wait for the new gear to get locked in. This happens as the gear becomes rounded out over time, but it can also happen if you’ve got an issue with a seal, band, or in the solenoid. You might also have issues with slower changes if there’s something wrong with the transmission fluid, such as if it’s low or leaking.
Unexpected Gear Changes
A similar and worse issue is when your Jeep slips out of gear. This can happen very unpredictably, and if it happens as you’re trying to get started up from an intersection or when you’re on the highway, it can put you in a pretty sticky situation. Most normally, the gear will slip into neutral on its own, though it may slip into another lower gear. This usually happens if the clutch plates, bands, or solenoid have begun to get worn out.
Lots of Revs When Shifting
Often, when you have slipping gears or slow gear shifts, something that’ll come along with it is a lot of engine revving. You’ll notice your RPMs skyrocket suddenly and possibly go back to normal a moment later. This happens because the engine is trying to get power to the wheels as if the transmission were in the proper gear, but the transmission isn’t allowing that to happen,
These are just a few of the signs you need to look for that indicate something could be wrong with your transmission. If you notice any of them, reach out to us at Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Highland Park, MI right away to schedule help.
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