Having your vehicle experience transmission problems is a frustrating experience to say the least. Keeping your vehicle in optimal condition can be a challenge but if you take the time and diligence and to keep your vehicle well maintained and cared for, you can avoid many problems. With that in mind we at Gomez Transmissions would like to take the opportunity to discuss the common mistakes people does that lead to transmission problems.
How Not to Mess Up, Destroy or Ruin Your Transmission
1) Don’t Neglect Servicing the Transmission: An automatic transmission requires tune-up services every so often. Experts recommend that you get your transmission serviced every 30,000 – 60,000 miles, which roughly is every 2-5 years depending on driving conditions and how much you run your car. Failing to do so will allow dirt and debris to buildup causing the transmission to operate insufficiently. Over time under these conditions will cause the transmission to fail. To avoid such problems, invest in a periodic transmission fluid change as well as a transmission flush and get your transmission filter replaced every time. Additionally, once a month check your transmission fluid to ensure it is of adequate levels and listen for abnormal sounds.
2) Don’t Operate Your Vehicle on Low Transmission Fluid: One of the worst things you can do is to drive your vehicle when the transmission fluid is low. Automatic transmissions require the fluid for a few critical reasons; to cool itself from any heat it generates, provide hydraulic fluid pressure, and lubricate quite a few of the transmissions components. Without enough fluid, problems will manifest. Check on the fluid on a monthly basis. If you continually need to add more, there is a leak and you should get it checked out by a professional as soon as possible.
3) Refill with Only the Correct Type of Transmission Fluid: Running the vehicle with the wrong type of transmission fluid is just as disastrous as operating it without any. Not all transmission fluid is the same and specific types of transmissions require specific fluid. To find out which fluid belongs in your transmission, check your manual to avoid erratic hydraulic pressure and not the right cooling or lubricating properties.
4) Address Transmission Problems Immediately: If you hear unusual ringing when shifting gears, notice dark red stains from fluid in the driveway where you frequently park, or notice any grinding, shaking, slipping, or stalling; these are all symptoms of a transmission not operating in prime condition. Being proactive and getting the issue resolved when you first observe any of these problems can avoid serious and costly damage later.
5) Constant Transmission Overheating: An overheated transmission signifies a problem and continually allowing the transmission to overheat and doing nothing about it will eventually lead to your transmission becoming inoperable. Experts estimate that around 90% of all transmission failures are due to excessive heat. If your transmission is consistently overheating, take it to a professional as soon as possible.
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When your transmission takes a dive, or you simply want to get the proper maintenance, come to Gomez Transmissions and let our skilled mechanics take care of the services you need! Contact us today!
