Can You Still Drive with Transmission Slipping?
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If the transmission is slipping, it's best not to drive as it poses safety hazards and should be repaired as soon as possible. Transmission slipping can be caused by several factors: 1. Improper operation, such as not fully releasing the clutch when starting, leading to accelerated wear of the clutch plate. 2. Normal wear over a certain mileage, requiring replacement of the clutch plate. The causes of transmission slipping are as follows: 1. Check the quality of the hydraulic fluid. If the fluid is brownish-black or has a burnt smell, it indicates that the friction plates or brake bands of the clutch or brake are burnt, and the automatic transmission should be disassembled for repair. 2. Conduct a road test. A road test can determine if the automatic transmission is slipping and identify the slipping gear and its severity. Move the gear lever to different positions while driving. If the engine speed suddenly increases when the automatic transmission shifts to a certain gear but the vehicle speed does not increase accordingly, it indicates slipping in that gear. The easier the engine speed increases during slipping, the more severe the slipping is. 3. Check the fluid level of the automatic transmission. For an automatic transmission exhibiting slipping, first check the hydraulic fluid level. If the level is too low or too high, adjust it to normal before further inspection. If the slipping stops after adjusting the fluid level, disassembling the transmission may not be necessary. 4. Check the main line pressure. For an automatic transmission with slipping issues, check the main line pressure before disassembly to identify the cause of the slipping.