Automatic Transmissions
Automatic Transmission repair is a category that most consumers will find themselves facing throughout their driving careers. Automatic Transmission repair is, without a doubt, expensive. In modern cars, there are electronic transmission control components that can dramatically affect the way the transmission shifts when they malfunction. These types of repairs are significantly more affordable than internal transmission repair and can, at times, be identified by the illumination of the check engine light. However, there are instances where an internal transmission failure can cause the check engine light to illuminate as well. It is very important that a properly equipped repair facility diagnose these concerns. If the facility lacks the proper diagnostic equipment, an electrical component failure can easily be misdiagnosed as an internal failure. Following the factory service recommendations in your owner’s manual, as well as monitoring transmission fluid level and condition, can help you get the most out of your Automatic Transmissions lifecycle. |
 The modern automatic transmission is, by far, the most complicated component in today’s car or truck. Automatic transmissions utilize mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/computer control systems. These systems all work in perfect harmony and go virtually unnoticed until there is a problem.
Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid should be changed periodically. Your owner’s manual should give you the recommended intervals, which could be anywhere from 15,000 miles to 100,000 miles. Most transmission experts recommend changing the fluid every 30,000 miles on most vehicles. Few automatic transmissions have drain plugs to drain out the old fluid. In order to get the fluid out on these vehicles, the transmission pan would have to be removed. Since only a portion of the fluid can be removed with pan removal, most shops will recommend a transmission flush service.
Transmission power flush service is a fluid exchange system that dissolves and removes harmful deposits from critical transmission components. This kind of service will exchange old fluid for new fluid, while keeping the transmission full of fluid the entire time. There are no adjustments required and no tanks to monitor. The old transmission fluid is captured by the flush machine so it can be disposed of properly.
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