Your vehicle’s transmission is the “heart and soul” of your vehicle. If it is not taken care of properly, its life will be reduced significantly. Some people think getting their transmission fluid “flushed” is an auto repair’s shop “scam.” I’m here to tell you that it is not and here are some important facts about why you should get one. Always refer to your owner’s manual or better yet, give Joe a call to schedule time for him to look at your vehicle and make his best recommendations to keep your car full of life for a very, very long time!
Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange
Why is it important?
Transmission gears deliver power from the engine to the drive wheels, shifting automatically to provide the best power and efficiency for your driving speed. A special transmission fluid cools and lubricates the gears. Over time, this fluid degrades, and its lubricant qualities diminish. Changing the fluid at the correct intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage to the transmission.
What is the service?
Removal of the old transmission fluid and replace it with new, clean fluid of the grade recommended by your vehicle manufacturer.
Automatic Transmission Drain and Fill
Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal components of the transmission. It also helps to maintain the hydraulic pressure necessary forthe transmission to function. The additives in the transmission fluid can be depleted over time.
The Automatic Transmission Drain & Fill service includes:
- Removing the transmission fill/drain plug to remove the old automatic transmission fluid
- Reinstalling transmission fill/drain plug
- Refilling the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid to the proper level
Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement
The automatic transmission filter helps remove dirt and contaminants from the automatic transmission fluid.
The Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement Service includes:
- Removing the transmission pan
- Removing the old transmission filter and replacing it with a new transmission filter
- Removing the old gasket material
- Replacing the pan gasket with a new gasket and reinstalling the pan
- Refilling the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid to the proper level
Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange & Filter Replacement
Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal components of the transmission. It also helps to maintain the hydraulic pressure necessary for the transmission to function. The additives in the transmission fluid can be depleted over time.
The Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange & Filter Replacement service includes:
- Changing the fluid in the transmission system, including the torque converter and transmission cooler
- Removing the transmission pan
- Removing the old transmission filter and replacing it with a new transmission filter
- Removing the old gasket material
- Replacing the pan gasket with a new gasket and reinstalling the pan
- Refilling the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid to the proper level
Manual Transmission Service
A transmission is a speed and power-changing device located between the engine and the driving wheels of a vehicle. It provides a means for changing the ratio between engine RPM and driving wheel RPM to meet each particular driving situation.
Manual transmission fluid provides lubrication to gears, bearings, shafts, and other internal components. Heat, pressure and friction can slowly breakdown the additives in the manual transmission fluid. In addition, small particles of metal may come off the gears as they wear and these metal particles can mix with the fluid. Fluids can also become contaminated with water.
The service includes:
- Evacuating the old manual transmission fluid
- Filling the manual transmission fluid with the manufacturer’s recommended type and quantity of new fluid