Most Common Transmission Services Your Car May Need

A Transmission Fluid Flush Forces Out All of the Old Fluid

An alternative to a simple drain and fill is a transmission fluid flush, which uses hydraulic force to remove virtually all of the old fluid before replacing with new fluid. This can also help ensure that all the grunge and contaminants are removed from all parts including the torque converter and transmission cooler that a simple drain and fill from the transmission pan will not provide, meaning the new transmission fluid is likely to stay fresh longer and help minimize wear on internal parts. Consult your professional technician  about which option is best in your case, since a complete transmission fluid flush may not be necessary every time you change your fluid for  new transmission fluid.

Regular Transmission Maintenance & Inspection

Your professional technician can also perform a transmission system inspection and reseal, especially if a fluid leak is suspected. This can easily be done along with a transmission fluid replacement or flush and involves checking and replacing the gaskets and seals that keep fluid inside your transmission.

Manual Transmission Clutch Service

Over time,  your clutch and associated parts will wear out. The clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel, and other parts of your manual transmission will all wear down with use and must be replaced. As they wear out, you’ll start to notice a difference in how your car drives, including trouble shifting gears, taking off , loss of power, slipping, especially in lower gears. During a clutch service, your mechanic will inspect all parts of your car’s manual clutch and replace all that are worn or damaged.

Make Sure You Trust Your Mechanic with a Transmission Rebuild

If the time comes when you need a transmission rebuild, make sure you can trust that your mechanic is trained and skilled in this complex service and repair. Transmissions are extremely complex systems and a transmission rebuild requires disassembly, detailed diagnosis, reassembly, and reinstallation by a specialist trained and experienced in transmissions. You will want to have a professional transmission expert carry out these repairs so you secure in knowing that they understand how your transmission works, what parts are involved, and how they interact with one another.