Posts Tagged ‘transmission service’

Directions on how to avoid problems in your transmission

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The transmission is one of the most important parts of your car. Not only is it one of the most important it is also one of the most expensive.It is an expensive part to repair or replace.  So it is one of those parts of your car you want to make sure you take care of.If you will not then it can cost you a lot of money.So, here are now some of the few tips to take care of your transmission.

One of the minor things that causes problems for your transmission is because people do not check their transmission fluids.  Not having enough transmission fluid causes so much damage that I see it happen all the time in my Vista auto repair shop.What’s worse is it could have been avoided.A person just needs to make sure that his/her car’s fluid levels is always checked.If it is low in level then go and fill it up.It is easy to do and can also save you a lot of money.

Second thing you want to do is make sure to not shift gears while moving. You would be surprised at the number of cars that come in damaged in my Oceanside transmission repair shop from this problem alone.  Don’t get impatient and shift gears while moving.That is another thing that is very easy to do. But not doing it will damage your transmission little by little.

Finally, do not let your transmission overheat.An overheated transmission will be damaged more easily.  I always advise my La Costa auto repair clients to make sure to add a coolant type of additive to their fluid.  This helps the transmission run cooler.

If a person does these things then his/her car’s transmission would last longer.  Failure to do so will hurt them in the pocket books.  With these things being so easy to do it shouldn’t be a problem.

How to get more out of your transmission

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

One of the most costly repairs on a car is the transmission.It is one of those things you hate hearing about in regards to repairing your car.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 more specific things you can do to make your transmission last longer.

First thing you have to do without fail is keep the proper levels of fluid.  Just like everything in your car you want to keep your fluids right.But in regards to your transmission it is imperative if you truly want it to last longer.  Whenever a client takes there car in to the La Costa transmission repair shop I run I always check their fluids.  I also recommend they always keep a close eye on their fluid levels.If they try to operate their car with low fluid levels they are going to ruin their transmission.Or it isn’t going to last the length of time they want.

Second thing to be aware of is that heat can harm your transmission.  So what you want to do is make sure you keep your transmission cool.  One of the best ways to do that is to add transmission cooler.You can find some easily at an auto parts dealer.  Of course when clients come and bring their cars in to our Vista auto repair shop we add it in also.This gives the transmission the ability to run cooler.

Lastly here is one that is easy.Don’t ever try to shift the gears while your car is moving.  You will be surprised at the number of people who ruin their cars by shifting gears while the car is moving.  I am not because we see it all the time in our La Costa auto repair shop.People will have their cars brought in and they will have ruined transmissions because of this very thing.