1. Check if you have sufficient transmission fluid. Remember that different vehicles have different ways to access the transmission fluid level; the general rule is you measure the fluid with the transmission in park with the engine running.
   
2. If you see you do not have sufficient fluid, fill the transmission to the proper level (as instructed in your manual).
   
3. Test drive the vehicle. If you no longer feel the problem, wait a day and recheck the fluid and underneath the vehicle.
   
4. Look to see if the fluid is low if it is, the problem most likely is a fluid-leak. Have it checked out by a qualified technician
   
5. If you find that your transmission is not leaking, but a problem persists, take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Signs of a transmission going bad:

• If you notice a problem occurring when a transmission is trying to make a
  gear change.
• When you hear a noise associated with or coming from the transmission.
• Difficulties when you first put the transmission in gear.
• Problems occurring when the vehicle is hot or cold.
• Your car is having problems when accelerating, or stopping.
• Best advice - bring your car by Acadiana Transmission and let our experienced technicians find out what the problem is.