If you want to get the longest life and the most fun out of your vehicle, then it’s well worth it to stay on top of routine transmission service. Taking care of your transmission allows your car to shift smoothly, resulting in more responsive acceleration while reducing the risk of damaging your transmission. To take proper care of your car, it helps to know about the different types of transmission service and how they help your vehicle perform well.
In the same way that your car’s oil will break down and diminish in supply as you rack up the miles, your supply of transmission fluid is also limited. However, it isn’t a service you will need to get as often. Be sure to check your owner’s manual to see how often your car needs new transmission fluid since it varies significantly from one vehicle to the next. Generally, you shouldn’t expect to need to replace your transmission fluid any more frequently than once every 30,000 miles.
The process of a transmission fluid change allows the old fluid to drain out of your car in a process called a pan-drop. Once the old fluid has drained, your car will be replenished with a fresh supply of transmission fluid.
While a transmission fluid flush is similar to a transmission fluid change, the actual process of replacing the old fluid is quite different. As the name suggests, a transmission fluid flush involves sending a specialized fluid through your transmission to push out broken-down transmission fluid and buildup in your transmission.
This method of replacing old transmission fluid is often recommended for vehicles that are behind on transmission service since it can flush out dirt and grime.
Your car’s transmission has a filter that helps get rid of contaminants that can cause your gears to grind and interfere with shifting. Over time, this filter will become saturated with buildup as it keeps outside materials from interfering with the performance of your transmission. Typically, you’ll have your transmission filter replaced when you get your transmission fluid replaced.
Like your car’s engine, your transmission contains lots of moving parts that work in tandem to allow your car to function. If your car starts slipping gears, is slow to shift, or starts producing unpleasant sounds or smells during shifts, you could need a transmission repair.
If the problem becomes serious enough, it may be time for a transmission rebuild. This process involves removing the transmission from the car and disassembling it to look for malfunctioning, damaged, or broken parts. Once all of the broken parts have been identified and discarded, the transmission gets fresh parts and is rebuilt before being installed back into the vehicle.
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