Tip # 1. Educate yourself and always have your Owner's Manual available. The
best defense you have against a "break down" is education. Familiarize yourself
with at home preventative maintenance; learn how to check your vehicles oil,
transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid. By checking
these regularly you can prevent serious damage to your vehicles inner workings.
Your Owner's Manual will explain how to check the fluids, when and what fluids to
change and other maintenance schedules.
Tip # 2. Regularly check the level and condition of your transmission fluid. It is
important to refer to your vehicles Owner's Manual to determine what level is
acceptable and how to check the fluid. For instance, different transmissions
require different steps to get an accurate check of the level; some must have the
engine running and be in neutral, some must have the engine running and be in
park and yet their are others that require the engine to not be running, etc.. Once
you remove the dipstick, the fluid should be transparent and red without any
unpleasant odor. If you find that the color is cloudy, brown and accompanied by a
burnt smell then you will need to have your transmission checked as soon as
possible. If you find the fluid is in good condition but low, you may add only the
transmission fluid that is recommended by your vehicles manufacturer. Using
the wrong transmission fluid can damage your transmission.
Tip # 3. Be aware of possible leaks, always check the ground area under your
vehicle for any red or reddish brown fluid. This is an indication of a leak. Check
your fluid and insure that you have an acceptable level to drive your vehicle to one
of our locations for inspection. To lessen further damage to your transmission
bring it in at first sign of a problem.
Tip # 4. Do not use overdrive while towing heavy loads or driving in mountainous
terrains.
Tip # 5. If your vehicle is being towed, check Owner's Manual for steps you must
take before being towed. In some vehicles if the drive shaft is not disconnected
the transmission will move yet because the vehicle is not running the fluid does
not circulate. The fluid cools and provides lubrication to the metal parts of the
transmission. Without the fluid the transmission will become extremely hot and
eventually melt.
best defense you have against a "break down" is education. Familiarize yourself
with at home preventative maintenance; learn how to check your vehicles oil,
transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid. By checking
these regularly you can prevent serious damage to your vehicles inner workings.
Your Owner's Manual will explain how to check the fluids, when and what fluids to
change and other maintenance schedules.
Tip # 2. Regularly check the level and condition of your transmission fluid. It is
important to refer to your vehicles Owner's Manual to determine what level is
acceptable and how to check the fluid. For instance, different transmissions
require different steps to get an accurate check of the level; some must have the
engine running and be in neutral, some must have the engine running and be in
park and yet their are others that require the engine to not be running, etc.. Once
you remove the dipstick, the fluid should be transparent and red without any
unpleasant odor. If you find that the color is cloudy, brown and accompanied by a
burnt smell then you will need to have your transmission checked as soon as
possible. If you find the fluid is in good condition but low, you may add only the
transmission fluid that is recommended by your vehicles manufacturer. Using
the wrong transmission fluid can damage your transmission.
Tip # 3. Be aware of possible leaks, always check the ground area under your
vehicle for any red or reddish brown fluid. This is an indication of a leak. Check
your fluid and insure that you have an acceptable level to drive your vehicle to one
of our locations for inspection. To lessen further damage to your transmission
bring it in at first sign of a problem.
Tip # 4. Do not use overdrive while towing heavy loads or driving in mountainous
terrains.
Tip # 5. If your vehicle is being towed, check Owner's Manual for steps you must
take before being towed. In some vehicles if the drive shaft is not disconnected
the transmission will move yet because the vehicle is not running the fluid does
not circulate. The fluid cools and provides lubrication to the metal parts of the
transmission. Without the fluid the transmission will become extremely hot and
eventually melt.
- It is essential to maintain
your transmission in
accordance with the
manufacturers’
recommendations to
ensure safe and reliable
operation of the vehicle.
- It is important to the
overall maintenance of
your vehicle to ensure
your transmission is
reliable to prevent future
problems that may occur.
- Visit one of our locations
near you for all your
transmission maintenance
and repair needs.
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