What are the symptoms of a broken engine mount on the transmission?
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Symptoms of a broken engine mount on the transmission: When shifting into D or R gear, the transmission will shake, and this shaking can cause the entire car body to vibrate. In a car, not only the engine has engine mounts, but the transmission also has them. Engine mounts protect the transmission from the effects of bumps. The mounts are made of rubber, which can absorb vibrations and prevent the shaking of the transmission from being transmitted to the car body. Over time, the rubber can harden and age, reducing its ability to filter vibrations. Some rubber mounts may even crack after prolonged use, and once cracked, their damping effect becomes even worse.
When the transmission mount is broken, I can feel the car vibrating abnormally strongly, especially during startup or acceleration, with both the steering wheel and body shaking severely. Sometimes accompanied by creaking sounds, as if cracked rubber is rubbing against metal. Gear shifting also becomes less smooth, with noticeable jerking in automatic transmissions and stiffness in manual gear engagement. This can cause the transmission position to shift, and if not replaced promptly, the vibrations can damage other components such as the driveshaft or radiator, leading to skyrocketing repair costs. Last time I ignored this, and during a long-distance drive, the noise became so loud it nearly compromised safety. It's recommended to have a mechanic inspect it, using simple tools like a vibration sensor for diagnosis, and maintain regular maintenance to avoid hidden dangers.
