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My Isuzu MU-X transmission is dropping out of gear at low revs or when idling. Also, sometimes the revs go higher than usual before changing gear.
The first thing to check is the fluid level in the transmission. Consult the owner’s manual for the correct method of doing this (sometimes the engine needs to be running and the transmission at operating temperature, in other vehicles everything needs to be cold, so this is important).
Low transmission fluid can cause all sorts of problems with gear selection, flaring between gears and actually making the vehicle drive, so that’s why this is the first step. If the level (and the condition) of the fluid is fine, then you need to start looking deeper, and a transmissions specialist is probably your best bet there.
The transmission is a sealed system, so any drop in the fluid level suggests a leak somewhere that needs to be fixed or the problem will return.
Beyond that, running a transmission that isn’t behaving properly can cause damage to the unit itself, so continuing to drive the vehicle in this state is not a good idea.
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