Transmission Fluids

Introduction to your Transmission
Your transmission is the unit that converts the explosions inside your engine, into rotational power at the wheels.

Using different combinations of gears, your transmission delivers different combinations of power and speed. Higher gears will give you less power (torque), but more speed. Lower gears will give you higher power, but lower speeds.

Transmissions operate under extremely high temperatures and pressure. Because of the pressure inside the transmission, there is a lot of force exerted on the internal parts, causing degradation of the fluid and components.

A new transmission contains over 3000 parts and most of them are moving parts that require lubrication. With contaminated transmission fluid, and a plugged filter, these parts do not receive adequate lubrication. When this happens, wear and failure can occur.

You should have a transmission service done if you notice any of the following conditions:
• Poor Shifting, or transmission slipping when changing gears
 Contaminated fluid will not allow the transmission gears to mesh properly
 The transmission may grind or shift roughly without proper lubrication
• Poor performance
 A plugged transmission filter will not allow optimal flow of transmission fluid, resulting in delayed shifts and sluggishness
• Poor fuel economy
 Because your transmission delivers the power from the engine to the wheels, it will take more work (more fuel) from the engine to account for the lost power.
When should the service be done?
Almost all manufactures require their vehicles to have transmission services, ranging from every 48 km to 100 km 000km.

General Manufacturer Service Intervals

Ford- Every 48 000 Km
GMC and Chevrolet- Every 83 000 Km
Dodge and Chrysler- Every 96 000Km
Most Import cars recommend transmission services between 48 000 and 96 000Km

If you do not know when your car is due for a transmission service, please ask our experts, and we will find out for you

Transmission Service- What’s in it for me?
The main benefits of a transmission service will be:
o Firmer Shifting
o Reconditioning of seals and O-rings
o More efficient heat dissipation
90% of transmission failures are caused by fluid contamination and overheating.

The transmission is the second most important component of your vehicle, second only to the engine itself.

A new transmission will cost thousands of dollars to replace, but a transmission flush starts at 119.99. Our advanced transmission service replaces up to 95% of your fluid, allowing for greater benefits.

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