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A clunk when shifting into Drive can point to anything from worn mounts and low fluid to internal transmission wear. Learn the most common causes and what to check first.
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If your car jerks when shifting, the cause may be in the transmission, engine, or both. Learn the common symptoms, likely repairs, and what to check first.
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Learn how to track down a transmission fluid leak by checking common leak points, identifying the fluid, and narrowing the source before bigger damage occurs.
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If your manual transmission is hard to get into gear, the cause is often clutch drag, worn linkage, low or wrong fluid, or synchronizer wear. Here’s how to narrow it down.
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Grinding during a gear change can point to fluid issues, clutch or linkage wear, synchro problems, or internal transmission damage. Here’s how to narrow it down.
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If your car won’t shift out of park, the problem is often a simple safety interlock, brake light issue, low battery, or a shifter or cable fault. Here’s how to check the most common causes.
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If your transmission won’t go into reverse, the cause may be simple, like low fluid or a misadjusted linkage, or more serious, like internal transmission wear. Here’s how to narrow it down.
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A whining transmission noise in gear often points to fluid problems, worn parts, or early internal damage. Learn the most common causes and what to check next.
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Bad transmission mounts can cause clunks, vibration, and rough shifting by letting the drivetrain move more than it should. Learn the warning signs and what to check before heading to a mechanic.
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A low-speed transmission shudder can come from worn fluid, torque converter issues, clutch problems, or driveline wear. Learn the likely causes and what to check first.
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