#1 Reason For A Slip In An Automatic Transmission

An automatic transmission can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing a driver from having to shift gears manually. These transmissions are found in certain mid-size import trucks including the Isuzu N-Series and Mitsubishi Fuso.

If your automatic transmission is slipping, you will feel it. You will notice that the gears take longer to engage than normal and that's exactly what's happening.

The number one reason why automatic transmissions slip is low fluid.

Related: #1 Reason For A Slip In A Standard Transmission

So the next question is why is your transmission low on fluid? We're going to guess that you have done your regular check ups and your transmission fluid is low because there is a leak. Maybe you've noticed some small puddles where you park your car at night but it never dawned on you that it could be your car leaking.

A transmission has several different seals that hold the fluid in the transmission, most likely your leak has been caused by a failing seal. If you do have a seal that is leaking, and you catch it in time without damaging your transmission, costs could be quite low to repair it. Changing a seal of any kind on an automatic transmission involves removing some type of shaft and sometimes the labor can get intense. At the minimum, you are probably looking at about two hour's labor, and depending on where the leak is located it could cost a lot more.

There are other common causes of a transmission slip that range from poor cleanup to defective parts. Another cause could be that the transmission band is worn out or broken. With this type of problem, you will not only have to deal with the transmission slipping but a multitude of engine troubles, including worn out transmission gears.

Both automatic and manual transmissions uses clutches, and sometimes the clutch can become too thin, causing the transmission to slip.

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