The transmission works symbiotically with your engine to move your vehicle. The engine generates large amounts of energy through combustion, and the transmission directs this energy to your wheels through various gears. These gears ensure your Lincoln moves at your chosen speed. As your Lincoln dealership, we want to tell you a few signs you need to visit us for a transmission service.
Gear Shifting Problem
Your gears should shift smoothly, easily, and silently. Once the transmission is in gear, it remains in that gear until you or the transmission computer moves it again. Gear shifting issues usually start with a slight delay between movement from one gear to the next. As time passes, this delay becomes more noticeable, and you may experience a wobbling feeling when the gears move.
This issue is usually caused by low transmission fluid, which means a leak somewhere in the system. It could also be caused by faulty transmission sensors, broken bands, or dirty fluid. Our technicians will investigate and fix the problem.
Transmission Fluid Leak
Transmission fluid is vital for your transmission, providing the hydraulic power that allows the gears to move. It has several other functions, including reducing the temperature in the transmission and protecting components against friction damage. The transmission casing is tough and sturdy, but transmission seals and gaskets can wear due to age, and the fluid will leak.
The most common leak source is the transmission pan gasket. The transmission pan is the lowest section of the transmission and the area where the fluid is stored. It’s usually easy to spot a leak, as this fluid is bright or dark red and has a slightly sweet smell. If you spot a leak, we advise against driving your Lincoln until it’s repaired, as a lack of transmission fluid can cause major transmission damage. We’ll repair the leak and refill the fluid.
Burning Rubber Smell
A burning rubber smell is easy to identify, and it’s not only smelly but worrying if it’s coming from your transmission. This stench means your transmission fluid has overheated and started to burn. As we’ve seen, transmission fluid is essential for your transmission, but it needs to be changed every 60,00 to 100,000 miles. Your vehicle manual shows the correct replacement time for your Lincoln model.
Older transmission fluid provides less hydraulic power, which can cause slow gear changing. This fluid also loses its heat resistance and can burn inside the transmission case. Burning transmission fluid will damage components and cause major transmission problems. We fix this problem by flushing the transmission to remove fluid, checking for damage, resealing it, and refilling the fluid.
If you have a transmission problem, contact us today at Koons Lincoln of Bethesda in Bethesda, MD.
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