October 24, 2009
Getting your transmission to go longer
One of the repairs that will cost you a lot on a car is having the transmission done. It is one of those repairs you hate to hear you have to do.Naturally most people will want to know some ways to get it to last longer.Or they really are wanting to know can it be done. Like anything it is possible.You can ensure that it can last longer by being sure to care for it.But here are some more things that are more specific in helping your transmission get more life.
First thing you always want to do is maintain proper fluid level.Just like most things in your vehicle you want to have your fluids at the right level. But with a transmission it is crucial if you want your car to last longer. Whenever a client takes there car in to the Carlsbad transmission repair shop I run I always check their fluids.I am always talking to my customers to make sure they understand to watch their fluid levels. If they run their car with low fluids they will surely ruin their transmission.Or it will not give them as much life as they want.
Second thing to be aware of is that heat can harm your transmission.So you will want to do some things that will help your transmission to run cooler.One of the most effective way to accomplish that is by putting in some transmission cooler. You can easily find it at most auto parts dealers. Of course when clients come and bring their cars in to our San Marcos auto repair shop we add it in also.This gives the transmission the ability to run cooler.
Finally here is a simple one. Never shift gears until you come to a complete stop.You will be shocked at how many people do ruin their vehicles because they shifted the gear while the car was in motion. I am not because we see it all the time in our Carlsbad auto repair shop. People bring their cars in with ruined transmissions because they shifted while moving.
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