Bob's Red Bluff Transmission

Heat kills transmissions. The hotter your car is running, the more likely it is to damage parts of the transmission. The ideal temperature for your transmission is between 175 and 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

A key part of the torque convertor in your transmission is the needle bearings. If these get worn or have trouble, then you might hear some grinding or brushing sounds. These usually won't occur when in neutral, but you might hear them when in a driving gear.

One of the most common signs of trouble in an automatic transmission is if the car shimmies when changing gears, or you get a jarring transition. The shifting should be almost unnoticeable, so if these rough transitions are happening, it could be a sign of serious problems.

No, turning up the volume to your radio will not fix the problem! If you’re hearing a whiny noise that seems to be coming from the floorboard of your car, you could have a problem with your automatic transmission. Have it looked at by a professional. The longer you ignore the noise, the more costly it will become.

Different cars and trucks have different sounds that they make when shifting into gear, but there is an almost universal sound that accompanies a transmission-based problem. This usually comes in the form of a clunking, buzzing, or whining sound when shifting into gear.