Symptoms of burnt automatic transmission clutches
* Gear Slip: Gear shifts are delayed or slip completely, especially when accelerating, lifting, or towing.
* Jerky shifting: The gear is engaged with a strong jolt.
* Grinding or Vibration: Worn clutches may cause noise or vibration in the transmission.
* Burnt smell: A burning smell may indicate overheating and burning of the clutches.
*Transmission Fluid Leak: Damaged clutches can cause transmission fluid to leak.
*Dark or Cloudy Transmission Fluid: Friction dust can contaminate the transmission fluid, turning it dark????
* Difficulty starting: Burnt-out clutches can cause the torque converter lock-up to be impaired, making it difficult to start the engine.
* Inability to shift up or down: The transmission cannot shift between gears or is completely stuck in one gear.
* Sharp acceleration or deceleration: The vehicle may accelerate or decelerate in a jerky manner due to a faulty gear shift mechanism.
* Increased fuel consumption: Worn clutches can reduce transmission efficiency, resulting in increased fuel consumption.