Is your car struggling to accelerate or acting unusual? Your torque converter could be failing. In this video, I explain the top 5 symptoms of a failing torque converter.

Knowing these warning signs allows you to diagnose issues early and avoid bigger transmission repairs. I also overview how a healthy torque converter works when operating properly.

Symptoms covered in this video:

Delayed or sluggish acceleration
Vibration or shuddering
Transmission overheating
Odd performance issues
Check engine light
Other details:

How torque converter multiplies torque
The role of the impeller, turbine and stator
Why wear causes fluid flow disruption
Risks of debris circulating into transmission
Diagnostic tips and next steps
This video will help you identify problems with your torque converter and understand why symptoms like vibration, slippage or overheating occur. Catching converter failure early prevents expensive transmission repairs down the road.

See our blog for more on diagnosing torque converter issues:

https://www.autocornerd.com/car-turns...

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Timecode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:08 - Torque converter failure symptoms
00:00:12 - Objective of video
00:00:26 - Explanation of Torque converter
00:00:32 - Fluid transfer in torque converter
00:00:39 - Parts of torque converter
00:00:57 - Purpose of torque converter
00:01:20 - Lockup clutch in modern torque converters
00:01:39 - Wear and tear of torque converter
00:01:58 - Top 5 symptoms of torque converter failure
00:02:02 - Symptom 1: Delayed or Sluggish Acceleration
00:02:20 - Symptom 2: Vibration or Shuddering
00:02:52 - Symptom 3: Transmission Overheating
00:03:16 - Symptom 4: Unusual Performance Issues
00:03:45 - Symptom 5: Check Engine Light
00:04:13 - Inspection and Testing
00:04:23 - Closing Remarks