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Seat Tarraco Gearbox Issue

I'm starting to get a bit concerned. I've got a 2021 Seat Tarraco, hybrid engine, with about 103950 km on the clock. Lately, the gearbox has been acting up. It feels like it's slipping sometimes, and the shifts just aren't as clean as they used to be. Almost feels like a slight gear grinding at times. Could this be a sign of mechanical wear in the transfer case? I've read that the gear oil in those can sometimes cause issues if not maintained. Any thoughts?

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Whoa, that sounds rough! I had something similar happen with my Tarraco. Gearbox slipping is never a good sign. Could be a transfer case issue. I'd check that gear oil quickly. Any sign of metallic flakes in the oil?

Metallic flakes, huh? I haven't checked the oil myself yet. Where exactly should I be looking for these flakes? Is it obvious, or do I need a magnifying glass?

Yeah, if you see shiny bits in the gear oil, that's a big red flag. It means there's mechanical wear happening inside the transfer case – gears are grinding. I'd suggest taking it to a trusted mechanic to get it properly diagnosed. If it's the transfer case, you're looking at a replacement, but at least you'll know for sure. Like a bad tooth, it will only get worse.

Just letting you know, the workshop confirmed it. Transfer case was the problem. They replaced it, and the shifting is perfect now. Cost me about 330€, which isn't too bad. Thanks for the help!

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