Ways to get your transmission to last longer
October 22nd, 2009
One of the expensive repairs you can do on the car is a transmission repair.It is a repair that you do that you really don’t want to hear you have to do.So without question people are searching for methods to get their car to last longer.Or they are interested in knowing if it even can be done. Like most things 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 most things in your vehicle you want to have your fluids at the right level. But with a transmission it is crucial if you want your car 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 make sure to suggest to them to keep a watchful eye on their fluid levels. If they run their car with low fluids they will surely ruin their transmission.Or it isn’t going to last the length of time they want.
Second thing you have to know is that heat can hurt your transmission.So you are going to want to find ways to get your transmission to run cooler.One of the most effective way to accomplish that is by putting in some transmission cooler. You can easily find it at most auto parts dealers. Of course when clients come and bring their cars in to our Vista auto repair shop we add it in also.This allows the transmission to run a lot cooler.
Finally this way is going to be easy. Never shift gears until you come to a complete stop.You will be shocked at how many people do ruin their vehicles because they shifted the gear while the car was in motion. I am not because we see it all the time in our La Costa auto repair shop. People bring their cars in with ruined transmissions because they shifted while moving.