FREE DFFT Transmission Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is a common symptom of low transmission fluid?

Accepted Answer

Delayed or rough shifting

Answer

Overheating engine

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Squeaky brakes

Answer

Dim headlights

Question 2

If your car is leaking red or pink fluid, which component is most likely leaking?

Accepted Answer

Transmission

Answer

Brake system

Answer

Power steering

Answer

Engine coolant

Question 3

Which of the following could cause a transmission to slip?

Accepted Answer

Low transmission fluid

Answer

Faulty spark plugs

Answer

Worn brake pads

Answer

Low engine oil

Question 4

What might cause a burning smell from the transmission?

Accepted Answer

Overheated transmission fluid

Answer

Faulty alternator

Answer

Dirty air filter

Answer

Low tire pressure

Question 5

If the car won’t move in any gear, what is a potential cause?

Accepted Answer

Broken drive shaft

Answer

Worn spark plugs

Answer

Faulty fuel pump

Answer

Low brake fluid

Question 6

What is a common symptom of a failing transmission control module?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent gear shifting

Answer

Squeaky brakes

Answer

Engine overheating

Answer

Dim headlights

Question 7

Which issue might cause a grinding noise when shifting gears?

Accepted Answer

Worn clutch (manual transmission)

Answer

Faulty oxygen sensor

Answer

Low windshield washer fluid

Answer

Overfilled gas tank

Question 8

What might cause the transmission warning light to come on?

Accepted Answer

Low transmission fluid

Answer

Low engine oil

Answer

Faulty fuel injector

Answer

Worn brake pads

Question 9

If your automatic transmission is stuck in one gear, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Faulty shift solenoid

Answer

Overfilled oil

Answer

Dirty air filter

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Low brake fluid

Question 10

What can cause a delay when shifting from park to drive?

Accepted Answer

Low transmission fluid

Answer

Overfilled gas tank

Answer

Faulty alternator

Answer

Low tire pressure