Is your transmission kicking when you shift? Are you experiencing hard shifting? There are a few possible causes for hard shifting and a kicking transmission. A transmission that causes jerky shifting or kicking when you are trying to shift is a very common transmission problem.
Often, hard transmission shifts are a consequence of an inadequate amount of transmission fluid in your transmission. It can also be the result of dirty, old transmission fluid that needs to be replaced. Overheating is a common sign of low or old transmission fluid, which is caused by the fluid oxidizing and not being able to properly cool the transmission through lubrication.
Transmission kicking can have a couple of possible causes—such as clogged/loose vacuum lines or sensor-related problems. What is a sensor-related problem? Throughout your vehicle, there are electronic sensors constructed to send signals and receive signals from the internal computer system in your vehicle. A few sensors are relied on to determine when the transmission changes gears. So, when there is a sensor problem the computer can get crossed, which leads to hard shifting problems.
What is a Clogged/Loose Vacuum Line? The vacuum lines measure the amount of vacuum in the engine. If there is an improper amount, it can become hard to shift or cause other problems. If a vacuum line is leaking, clogged, or loose, then the vacuum pressure is no longer the correct amount of pressure. When the transmission pressure is affected, it can cause multiple problems, such as hard shifting.
If you are experiencing any of these transmission issues or any other transmission problems, don’t hesitate to get it checked out by a professional transmission technician like Eagle Transmission Repair. You don’t want to wait until your vehicle no longer works, because once a vehicle is showing major signs of transmission failure it may be too late to prevent further damage. So, get your vehicle checked sooner rather than later! We Free Towing with major Transmission Repair in Dallas / Fort Worth Area