What Problems Can Be Caused by Insufficient Transmission Fluid?
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Insufficient transmission fluid can lead to changes in lubrication, cooling, and fuel consumption: Reduced Lubrication Effect: Insufficient transmission fluid can cause abnormal noises in the transmission, difficulty in shifting gears, accelerated wear of components, and increased susceptibility to damage. Reduced Cooling Effect: Insufficient transmission fluid may lead to an increase in internal transmission temperature. In severe cases, it can burn out internal transmission components, resulting in the transmission becoming irreparable. Increased Fuel Consumption: Transmission fluid significantly impacts the transmission's efficiency. If the transmission's efficiency decreases, it can affect the vehicle's fuel consumption. If the transmission fluid level is too low, it reduces transmission efficiency, thereby increasing fuel consumption. Conversely, if the fluid level is too high, the resistance encountered by the rotating gears increases, which also affects the transmission's efficiency and fuel consumption.