Transmission Whining? It Could Be Dirty Oil

The transmission is one of the most important (and expensive) parts on your vehicle, making it vitally important to ensure it runs properly. Unfortunately, dirty gear oil can often cause transmission damage and a whining sound that indicates a problem. But just how serious can this problem be to your vehicle?

What’s Happening Here?

When your gear oil gets dirty or runs low, it no longer has the lubricating power to keep your transmission running properly. Dirt and grit will get in its gears and cause them to whine. In severe cases, gears can even “howl” as they turn, making a frightening noise that can make your engine sound like it is about to die.

What’s The Worst That Could Happen?

A transmission with dirty oil is going to struggle to run properly and perhaps even suffer from severe hiccups while it is running. This may cause your vehicle to misfire or run poorly. In a worse case scenario, the lack of clean oil can actually damage your transmission.

How Bad Is This Damage?

A damaged transmission is no laughing matter. Damage in this auto part tends to accelerate in seriousness pretty quickly and can end up causing complete transmission failure. This is a huge problem because the transmission can cost several thousands of dollars to replace.

Don’t fall a victim to that costly repair. Instead, contact us about your transmission whining and let us change your gear lubricant. We can also inspect the transmission and do any necessary spot repairs to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.