My automatic transmission is “slipping.” What could be the cause and remedy?
There are a couple of reasons why this could be. The first and simplest problem that would cause this is low fluid level. The transmission uses its fluid for many things – all vital to its correct operation. Firstly the torque converter usually draws its fluid from the transmission. Low fluid levels can stop the torque converter from operating correctly. The gears themselves are engaged by clutches within the transmission. These clutches are hydraulically powered, and use – you guessed it – the transmission’s fluid to provide pressure. Failure of either the torque converter or the clutch packs to operate properly will result in the transmission slipping. Auto transmissions also use their fluid for cooling. The next step I’d look at is the oil strainer/filter – most auto transmissions have some form of filter and/or strainer to clean the oil. Any transmission with an external oil cooler will have one. If these are blocked, then the oil can’t get through fast enough, which would starve t
