How Often Should I Get Car Maintenance?

Your car is one of the most important pieces of equipment you own, and you probably don’t think about maintaining it enough. No matter how simple it may seem to just get in your car and drive, so many complex events have to happen in perfect synchronization for your car to even get out of your driveway, let alone get you everywhere you need to be. It's important to know how often you should take your car in for maintenance, and what to look out for in case it does start acting up.

At Mr. Transmission, our technicians are happy to speak with you about the warning signs that your car is in need of repair. And after we identify the issues at hand, we can design a comprehensive blueprint that will remedy the problem quickly and get you back on the road in a snap!

Parts to Know

Before diving into how your car is maintained, it’s a good idea to know what makes up the functioning aspects of your car. First, and the part you are probably most familiar with, is the engine. This is made up of many parts in it itself, but all you need to know is that the engine is responsible for turning gasoline into forward motion and the rest of the energy that powers your car. Next comes the transmission, our favorite, which takes the power from the engine and converts it to the right speed and torque for the given environment. Alongside this is the alternator, a device that generates electricity to power your car and charges the car’s battery. There are many other parts as well, but these are the biggest ones that you need to be aware of for keeping your car in running order.

Signs of Existing Problems

While some indications that your car needs to be looked at may be obvious, others might be slightly more subtle. This means that it's essential to be aware of what could go wrong to stay on top of things throughout the year. Grinding, overheating, and refusing to start are all signs that professional assistance for your car may be in the very near future.

While there are dozens of indications that something could be amiss, a burning rubber smell is one of the most noticeable signs of transmission troubles. If you experience this, it means that there is most likely an issue with your automatic transmission. And, if left unchecked, a small problem can quickly snowball into something more troublesome. Other things to be on the lookout for are weird sounds and delayed or jerky acceleration/deceleration.

We recommend that you get your car professionally maintained once every year at a minimum. Every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever happens first, you should get your car looked at to make sure everything is in good working order.

Learn More

If you're interested in learning more about our full range of services, for need some car help from a professional team, feel free to get in touch today. We are located at 11724 Lebanon Rd in Cincinnati, OH. Our phone number is (513) 769-3111, so don't hesitate to give us a call. Our service area includes Sharonville, Cincinnati, West Chester, Mason, and Maineville, OH. Contact us today to get started. We look forward to hearing from you! We can’t wait to help your vehicle stay in tip-top shape and keep you satisfied!