Is Reddish Fluid Leaking from under Your Vehicle?

By Mister Transmission

If your car is “bleeding” red fluid, you need to get to visit a transmission repair shop pronto

Is a reddish-coloured fluid pooling beneath your vehicle where you parked it? Reddish fluid leaking from your car is a telltale sign your transmission has sprung a leak. There’s precious little time to waste: Before you suffer an expensive, full-on transmission failure, your vehicle needs to be serviced.

Automatic transmission systems have many seals and gaskets that are designed to control the flow of the hydraulic fluid. The front and rear seals are the two main seals that keep your transmission system from leaking. Any standing fluid on the ground where your car was parked indicates your transmission has a worn-out seal or gasket.

Knowledge Can Prevent a Breakdown

Understanding how automatic transmissions work can provide you with insight into most complex and intricate system in your car can help to save you time, hassle, and money. Unfamiliar sounds when shifting gears is also an indicator something’s amiss. Every driver should be aware of the warning signs of a faulty transmission.

Without transmission fluid, your car cannot function. A low transmission fluid level or old, dirty transmission fluid can also cause significant problems with gear slippage to major damage on the entire system. If the transmission fluid drops below a particular level, the lubrication is less effective, and the pressure within the transmission decreases. That can inflict real damage to other parts of your transmission.

Be Careful Using Stopgap Measures

If your transmission fluid is low and you choose to top it up before driving to one of our locations, be sure to consult your owner’s manual to learn which type of transmission fluid you should add to your car. Adding the wrong type of fluid can cause your transmission to fail on-the-spot.

If you suspect your vehicle’s automatic transmission isn’t performing property, or if you have questions about preventative transmission maintenance, talk to us. Take advantage of our free 21-point multi-check inspection and avoid the cost and aggravation associated with a failing transmission.

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Kenny Strub
These guys are great! On my way home from work pulling my travel trailer my transmission overheated, I called them to see if they could get me in and back on the road , within 2 hours I was in and out, problem was solved with minor troubleshooting and my transmission has been cool and shifting smooth ever since! I thank Jamie and everyone here for the quick fixing and knowledge they have about transmissions. I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Top rate shop! After taking my Civic here for transmission issues (noise, leaked out all its fluid), I was mentally preparing for the worst. The technician took time to answer all my questions and explain what had gone wrong. Turns out that they were able to repair the issue and get me going for a reasonable charge, and two days after they received the car by tow. They seem to be an honest and very knowledgeable shop, and I left feeling grateful to have chosen a good place. Thank you guys!!
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