When you go out to get a new car you look for what color you like best, how many miles are on it and what make and model. Another part of the vehicle that you should have concern in is the transmission. The car’s mechanical parts need to be in good working condition and should be taken care of to keep the car on the road. The transmission is a major part to the cars functionality but you may not know what you can do to keep it in good shape. There are some things that you can do that you might not be doing to give your transmission the best life span.

Gomez Transmissions Lists Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Transmission from Breaking Down

Warm Up Transmission When Cold: One thing about people today is that everyone is in a big hurry to get going. It seems that everyone has somewhere to be all day long. If you want to take care of your vehicle you want to give it some of your time. You don’t need to have much time but you want to ensure that when you start your car you give it about one minute to warm up before you start driving. This will allow the car to warm the engine so that it can lubricate the parts thoroughly. This is especially important when you wake up on a cold day.
Maintain Car Transmission Fluid: You most likely keep an eye on the engine oil but do you know when to check your transmission fluid? The fluids in your car are important for each of the moving and working parts and if any of them are low it can cause damage. The transmission fluid should be checked about every 1,000 miles that you have driven. You also want to have the transmission fluid drained and changed out every other year. When you have this done you should use the correct fluid. Not all transmission fluids are the same so be sure you know what type is best for your vehicle. It is also best to have a professional change the fluid because if it is over filled it can foam over.
Know What You Can Tow: When you are ready to head out on vacation you most likely will load up the back of the vehicle or install a trailer. This can be damaging to your transmission if you were to overload the vehicle. You want to be sure you know what your vehicle can handle. You can look through your owner’s manual to find out how much weight your car is able to tow.
Don’t Overstrain Transmission: When you are out having fun and end up getting stuck in the mud you might start to rock the car back and forth. The rocking is putting stress on the transmission which can lead to damage. It is best to have a tow truck come out and remove your car that has been stuck. You also want to avoid burning out or spinning out your tires unless you are in some sort of emergency. This also adds stress to the transmission that will cause damage and will end the life of the part sooner than it should.

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