Taking Care of Your Transmission
Family Tire and Auto Service in Grapevine, Texas knows that the transmission in your car is one of the most important parts as well as one of the most expensive to repair or replace. Because of this, it is important to keep up proper self-maintenance on your car to assure your transmission lasts as long as possible.
Automatic Transmissions require that the transmission fluid and the filter be replaced either once every two years, or every 24,000 miles. However, if your vehicle is used for hauling trailers or simply gets a lot of use, then every 12,000 miles should be the rule of thumb. To check the fluid level the car must be running, but be sure to have the break applied. A great option for cars that are used often is a transmission fluid cooler so that it won’t overheat.
Manual Transmissions can go a little further without having to be maintenanced. The best time to change out the fluid in these is every 30,000 miles or so. With heavy use or hauling, that number changes to 15,000. Checking fluid in a manual transmission is a lot trickier. Often, these vehicles don’t provide a dipstick. The best way to check your transmission fluid for manuels is to have your Grapevine, TX auto service check during a routine oil change.
Be sure to watch for the two main signs of possible transmission failure. The first is any type of strange noise in between the switiching of the gears. This “slipping” which can also happen if it takes too long to switch gears, is a good sign that you are in the first stages of transmission failure. Another thing to look for is any leaking from your car. Check the ground where you park and be sure there are no wet spots. Even if the transmission fluid itself isn’t leaking, any fluid leak can cause friction that will destroy your transmission.
For all your transmission needs contact Family Tire and Auto Service in Grapevine
817-488-5520
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