Signs of a possible dying automatic transmission:
1. Gear slippage:
* Noticeable delay between gear changes.
* Increasing engine speed without corresponding increase in speed.
2. Noise and vibration:
* Grinding or humming noise when shifting gears.
* Vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel or body.
3. Switching delay:
* Noticeable lag in the transmission when shifting to a higher or lower gear.
4. Jerks and dips:
* Sharp jolts or jerks when shifting gears.
* Feeling of a pause or failure during acceleration.
5. Overheating:
* Transmission temperature indicator lights up.
* Foreign odor of burning or burnt oil.
6. Leaks:
* The appearance of oil leaks from the gearbox.
7. Strange behavior:
* The box switches to neutral without your participation.
* Fault indicators light up.
8. Difficulty switching:
* Inability to switch to the desired gear.
* The need to use excessive force to shift.
9. Inability to engage gears:
* Complete impossibility of switching to drive, reverse or other gears.
10. Electronics faults:
* Error messages appearing on the dashboard related to the transmission.
* Failure of the transmission control system.
If you notice one or more of these signs, contact a qualified mechanic immediately for diagnosis and repair. Ignoring these signs can result in severe transmission damage and costly repairs.