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The Importance of Transmission Health in Your RAM Truck

Transmission Leak

A reddish puddle underneath your vehicle is a sign of a transmission leak. Transmission fluid is stored in the transmission pan at the bottom of the transmission and circulates through the system. The fluid provides the essential hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift, and it also lowers the temperature inside the transmission.

Most transmission leaks are caused by worn or damaged seals or gaskets. As transmission fluid leaks out, the remaining fluid will slow down. This increases the temperature in the transmission and can cause gears to seize up, and your transmission could fail. If you spot a leak, contact us ASAP, and we'll investigate. We'll replace the damaged seal and refill the transmission with new fluid.

Slow Shifting

Shifting problems will appear in a transmission that hasn't been serviced. The fluid becomes thicker due to the accumulation of dirt and debris, and this slows down the fluid's movement. The thick fluid can also block the transmission filter, which is designed to catch and remove contaminants from the fluid. Slower moving fluid will decrease the transmission response, and shifting will become slower.

The contaminated fluid can not only delay shifting gears but can even prevent the transmission from shifting at all. If the transmission can't change gears, your vehicle won't move. Our technicians can fix this problem by training the old fluid and flushing the transmission to clean any remaining residue. We then replace the transmission filter, seal the transmission, and refill the fluid.

Erratic Shifting

Correct timing is crucial for many systems in your vehicle, including the transmission. The gears should shift within seconds once ordered by the transmission computer. The shift is barely noticeable. If your transmission hesitates or jerks as it changes gear, or you notice the RPMs are rising but the gears haven't shifted, you have a transmission problem.

This situation is usually caused by a lack of transmission fluid. Low fluid levels prevent the gears from moving as they should, and this can also result in damaged gears or gear teeth. We'll examine your transmission, identify its cause, and then repair it and your gears will shift correctly again.

Transmission issues grow worse over time if they're not repaired. Contact our service department today at Fury Motors St. Paul CDJR in Saint Paul, MN.

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