Will check engine light come on for low transmission fluid

A vehicle's dashboard display comes with warning lights that turn on to suggest that there is a problem with a specific system or a component in the car. Most car owners are familiar with the check engine light that delivers an amber light when there is an issue under the hood. There is also a battery light that glows when you turn on the car. The light can also indicate a problem with your car's power system.

So, is there a warning light for low transmission fluid? The answer is simple: "Yes." It is another critical warning light in a car that you need to be aware of and pay attention to when the alert light comes. Usually, the light blinks when the system detects an increase in fluid temperature, which can cause:

• Redundancies when shifting gears
• Acrid burning odor
• Transmission slipping out of gear

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS VARY WITH VEHICLE MODEL

You need to understand that every vehicle has a specific transmission light that might be different from the one in another car. That means that there is no specific light dedicated to warning you about low transmission fluid. A warning light that serves another system may also indicate a low transmission in some cars. For example, my car's traction control light may double as the transmission warning light while the check engine light may also check that area in other automobiles.

You also need to understand the transmission warning light does not always indicate an issue with the system, but it may signal you to take the car for maintenance. Most automakers indicate a scheduled maintenance program in the manual. For instance, you may be required to service the transmission system after every 100,000 miles. Because drivers tend to forget about that, the light may come up as a reminder to have the system checked.

Other signs and symptoms of low transmission fluid include:

• The red fluid has turned brown or black
• Oil puddles forming under the car

Are you looking for superior transmission repair services? We invite you to bring your car to our auto repair shop today. We will provide quality, timely, and client-focused solutions.

Yes, your vehicle’s automatic transmission does not have a dashboard warning light of its own so the check engine light will turn on if there is a problem. Buckeye Complete Auto Care advises that this is just one indication of transmission trouble. We are going to list the additional signs below. It’s important to have your transmission serviced at the first sign of trouble to avoid additional damage.

Gear Shifting Problems

Naturally, if your transmission is going bad, your vehicle may become unresponsive when you try to put it in gear. The transmission may also struggle to shift through the gear cycle or stay in gear. If your transmission shifts out of gear, you will lose power and your engine will rev. If you have noticed that your vehicle is having problems shifting gears, it’s important to have the transmission checked ASAP.

Grinding/Squealing Noises

Another indication that your transmission is having problems shifting gears is grinding or squealing noises during the gear shifts. You also should never hear humming noises, especially when the transmission is in neutral. If your transmission makes a clunking sound when you put the vehicle into gear, this, too, is a sign that the transmission is in desperate need of service or repair.

Overheating Transmission

Hot odors coming from underneath your automobile can indicate that the transmission is overheating. As an aside, this is also a sign of catalytic converter trouble. This being said, if the transmission is overheating it is likely due to low transmission fluid. If you haven’t had your transmission fluid changed in 30,000 miles, it is old and dirty and can cause the transmission to run too hot.

Strange Vibrations/Jerks

Another sign that you have low transmission fluid is vibrating or jerking as the vehicle shifts gears. The transmission fluid is both a lubricant and hydraulic fluid. This means it helps the transmission shift gears. If your vehicle is shaking or vibrating when the transmission shifts the gears or when you first put it into gear, again, you need to have the transmission checked as soon as possible.

Transmission Fluid Leak

Finally, if you see red spots underneath your automobile toward the center, your transmission is leaking. Transmission fluid can leak out of the pan gasket or the transmission pan. It can also leak out of the seals or the torque converter. No matter what, you should not have transmission fluid leaking out of the transmission. If you do, this can damage the transmission.

Call Buckeye Complete Auto Care in Columbus, OH, today if your transmission is doing any of the things listed above. We will service or repair it if necessary.

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