Posted on 9/29/2026
The engine revs climb, but the car doesn't pick up speed the way you expect. On another drive, the complaint feels more like a brief vibration while cruising. Both can be described as transmission slipping, even though they happen under different conditions and may require different repairs. Before approving a transmission job, describe when the change occurs. Is the car shifting gears, starting from a stop, or holding a steady speed? That detail helps separate a gear-holding problem from a torque converter clutch concern, an engine misfire, or normal operation that feels unfamiliar. The Torque Converter Is Part of the Transmission System On a conventional automatic, the torque converter transfers engine power into the transmission through fluid. Its lockup clutch can connect the engine more directly to the transmission under selected conditions. That arrangement is different from the gear clutches that hold the transmission's individual ratios. Some conver ... read more