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this is going to blow your mind your car
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might be crying for help and you don't
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even know it so how do you spot the
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signs of a slipping transmission first
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up notice if your car delays or
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struggles to accelerate it's like when
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you eat too many tacos and can't get off
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the couch your car should respond
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quickly when you press the gas pedal if
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it hesitates it could be a sign that the
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transmission is slipping second pay
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attention to weird noises hearing grind
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in whining or clunking sounds these
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noises often indicate that the
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transmission components are not engaging
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properly it's like a cry for help from
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your car that's your transmission saying
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hey I need help another clue is if your
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RPMs are revving high but your speed
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isn't matching up it's like your car is
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running in place at the gym when the
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engine revs but the car doesn't
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accelerate as it should it's a clear
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sign that the power isn't being
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transferred to the wheel effectively
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also watch out for a burning smell no
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it's not your favorite BBQ joint it's
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likely your transmission fluid
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overheating this smell can indicate that
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the transmission is overheating and the
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fluid is burning which can lead to
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serious damage lastly if your car
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suddenly shifts gears on its own without
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any input from you that's a major red
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flag unintended gear shifts can be
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dangerous and are a strong indicator
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that your transmission needs a immediate
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attention all right what can you do
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about it first check your transmission
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fluid low or dirty fluid is a common
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culprit transmission fluid is essential
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for lubricating and cooling the
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transmission if it's low or dirty it
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can't do its job properly top it up or
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get it changed if needed regular
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maintenance can prevent many
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transmission issues second don't ignore
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the problem schedule a professional
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inspection a mechanic can diagnose and
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fix issues before they become major
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problems catching it early can save you
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big bucks on repairs transmission
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repairs can be costly but early
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detection can minimize the expense so
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there you have it keep an eye and ear
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you out for these symptoms and keep your
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car happy and healthy on the road don't
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forget to like subscribe and hit that
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