Firstly let's see what the transmission does to better understand its complexity. It is designed to deliver the appropriate amount of power to your wheels, allowing you to drive at the desired speed. When you shift gears in a manual transmission, you are manually adjusting the amount of power sent to your wheels by changing the position of the shift knob. 

A torque converter, on the other hand, detects the change in speed as you accelerate/slow down and automatically shifts to a higher/lower gear in an automatic transmission. Because of all of the moving parts, it is prone to damage if not maintained properly. Here are five warning signs your transmission will give before it has serious problems.

#5 Slow Acceleration

A decrease in acceleration can be caused by a lot of things. One of them is transmission problems, specifically gears slipping, missing fluid, and such. Keep in mind that this can be connected to a lot of other things so make sure to visit a repair shop for a proper inspection.

#4 Check Engine Light Is On

Just like slow acceleration, the check engine light can be related to a lot of things. It turns on when one or more of the major systems in your car is experiencing malfunctions. This can easily be checked at a repair shop by a simple diagnostics procedure - it can also find other underlying problems.

#3 Difficulty Shifting Between Gears

Now that we are getting towards the more obvious signs, experiencing any difficulties shifting should concern you. Shifting with either a manual or automatic has to be smooth. If anything stops you from doing that, there are most likely problems related to transmission.

#2 Spongy Clutch Pedal

If you drive a manual, one of the most obvious signs of transmission problems is a spongy or soft clutch pedal. This is directly connected to the clutch disk engaging system - one of the main systems in the transmission.

#1 Unusual Sound From The Central Console

Your car's transmission is located under the central console. This means that if sounds are coming from there, it's most likely something to do with it. Any grinding or scratching noises should be considered as a warning and a reminder for a repair shop visit.

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