Always refer to the fluid usage recommendations by the manufacturer of your vehicle. It is always advised to use the same transmission fluid as recommended by the manufacturer.
In order to have your vehicle run in its most optimum condition, it’s suggested not to exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits or loading. This increases the life of your transmission and keeps your vehicle’s performance intact.
If you look at a diagram of your transmission’s hydraulic system, it’ll look a bit like a complicated maze of connects and lines. Transmission experts know how to read these diagrams, and, more importantly, how to translate them to your transmission.
Do you know that with different car models and makes, there are different ways to check the transmission fluid? While some instruct to leave the car engine on while checking the transmission fluid, others suggest turning off the engine.
Use caution and avoid driving through deep puddles. Besides causing your car to stall, water can enter the transmission casing, causing significant damage that requires extensive repair and results in big repair bills.
While the Automatic Safety Transmission (AST), an invention by General Motors, was certainly revolutionary for its time, it never really inspired the driving public and did not result in large sales numbers.
The older your car is, the greater attention you should pay to little signs of problems. Periodically place a sheet of cardboard under the transmission at night and check it in the morning for spotting that indicates leaking fluid.
To prolong the life of your transmission, avoid hard or jack rabbit accelerations. Because they generate a great deal of friction and heat in the transmission, they accelerate wear, tear, and deterioration.
When properly maintained, many modern transmissions won’t give you tons of problems until your car has tens of thousands of miles and a few years on it. A transmission expert will be able to fix these problems and keep your well-loved car going strong.
If you hear certain sounds coming from your vehicle you should bring your car in to us to have your transmission checked. Some of these sounds include clicking, whistling, buzzing, squealing, screeching, clanking, whining or grating.
Do you know that unlike the engine oil, the transmission fluid does not all drain in the pan while changing? Most of it remains in the torque converter, valve body and transmission lines.
We understand that most car owners are working within a budget. The best way to keep your car running smoothly is to bring it to us at the first sign there might be a transmission issue.
Rebuilding a transmission is usually a costlier option. So if you can’t spend much money, consider a used transmission as an alternative. However, it may have its own issues, so have it checked.
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A properly working transmission will stay in gear until you, the driver, shift the car yourself. A transmission that pops out of gear (goes into neutral) while you are driving or will not stay in gear is a sure sign of needed repair.
Transmission fluid should be checked monthly to ensure it’s clear and there is a sufficient level of fluid. Leaks can quickly drain the fluid you need to operate, so check under your car for staining.
Automated manual transmissions (AMT) are known to provide better fuel economy than other automatic transmissions. This is because they have a clutch instead of a torque converter.
In the past, transmission fluid was colored a translucent red. Today, transmission fluids are produced in a range of colors and tints including green, yellow, and blue. To work effectively, the fluid must look and smell clean regardless of color.
Do you know that overloads can reduce the life of your transmission? Since overload puts excessive pressure on your vehicle, overheating occurs, causing premature transmission failure.
Who says vehicles with automatic transmission aren’t fuel efficient! Modern transmissions are now improving fuel economy with more gears, dual clutches and electronic shifting.
It is a good idea to keep our contact information in your owner’s manual, and keeping the manual in your glove box. In the event of a breakdown, you do not want to be digging around trying to find help.
Transmissions have a lot of complicated moving parts. If properly maintained, these can keep going for some time. But if problems are ignored, they can quickly get a lot worse, so it's a good idea to get any issues checked out quickly by a transmission expert.
Different cars and trucks have different sounds that they make when shifting into gear, but there is an almost universal sound that accompanies a transmission-based problem. This usually comes in the form of a clunking, buzzing, or whining sound when shifting into gear.
If your car has started to make a grinding sound while you’re driving, this usually means it’s time to bring it in for transmission service. Often, this is a torque converter issue.