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Can You Still Drive with Transmission Problems?

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Queiroz

07/30/25 8:27am

You should not drive if there are transmission problems. Continuing to drive may lead to transmission failure, such as the gear shifting to neutral unexpectedly or sudden jamming, causing the drive wheels to lock up and potentially resulting in an accident. The most significant issue is severe damage. The transmission contains gears and bearing components in motion; even a small part failure can trigger a serious chain reaction, potentially rendering the entire transmission useless or even breaking the transmission casing. There is also a risk of engine damage. Below is additional information: Symptoms of failure: Transmission issues mainly manifest in several ways: inability to shift gears, uncontrollable gear shifting back and forth, loss of power transmission, etc. If your vehicle exhibits any of these symptoms, it indicates a transmission problem. At this point, you should promptly park the vehicle in a safe location, call for roadside assistance, and wait for the towing service to arrive.

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