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Let’s talk about your transmission
Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Gates Mills drivers. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and need repair. So let’s focus on what you can do to push that day off as far as possible.
The first thing you can do is to make sure your Gates Mills transmission always has enough fluid. Transmission fluid cools and lubricates the transmission. When there’s not enough fluid, the transmission will run hotter and wear out sooner.
The transmission fluid also provides the pressure needed to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Not enough fluid, and your transmission won’t shift properly.
Your Gates Mills service center will check your transmission fluid level with a full service oil change and top it off if needed. If you see any transmission fluid on the driveway – it’s a reddish color – have us inspect it for a leak. A gasket, hose or seal could be leaking and may need to be repaired.
The next thing you can do to prolong the life of your Northeast Ohio transmission is to replace your transmission fluid on schedule. As you can imagine, all those gears grinding on each other result in lots of little bits of metal in the fluid. The more there is, the faster the transmission parts will wear out.
Transmission fluid also contains detergents and other additives to protect your transmission. These additives are depleted over time, so old fluid doesn’t protect as well as new fluid. Your owner’s manual or Willoughby Hills Auto Repair service advisor will have a recommendation for when you should have a transmission service.
If your transmission isn’t shifting as smoothly as it should, or if you suspect a transmission leak, let Willoughby Hills Auto Repair take a look at it. And ask if it’s time for a transmission service. Regular maintenance and taking care of small leaks right away will help your transmission last as long as possible.
What You Need To Know About Transmission Service
Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years for Northeast Ohio car owners. Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six speeds and several have seven or even eight speeds. As you can imagine, this means more parts in your sedan’s transmission.
Today’s transmissions are computer controlled. Some high end transmissions have two or three computers. Our experienced technicians at Willoughby Hills Auto Repair in Willoughby Hills receive ongoing training on transmission service and repair.
Willoughby Hills, Mentor, Kirtland, Waite Hill, Wickliffe, Mayfield, Euclid, Highland Heights, Gates Mills, Chardon, and South Euclid car owners trust that transmissions are engineered to last. But all Northeast Ohio motorists need to understand that they are also engineered to tighter tolerances. If a portion of the transmission is starved for lubrication, it can lead to failure.
This can happen with not enough fluid. And, if the transmission fluid gets dirty or sludgy, small passages in the transmission can get clogged, then the lubricant is blocked and can’t get to all the parts to protect them, so they wear out prematurely.
Most newer vehicles in Willoughby Hills, Mayfield, and Mentor require special transmission fluids – at Willoughby Hills Auto Repair we can make sure you get the type your manufacturer recommends.
As you can imagine, repairing one of these new transmissions can be quite costly at most Cleveland auto repair shops. That’s why manufacturers have a schedule for how often Willoughby Hills drivers should change the fluid and what type of fluid to use.
To schedule an appointment or learn more about your car’s transmission,
call Willoughby Hills Auto Repair at 440.585.1691.
Willoughby Hills Auto Repair
34801 Chardon Rd
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
