Transmission fluid flush Service
Keeping your car in tip top shape will help save gas and improve efficency. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing the transmission fluid at various intervals. Whether is is an automatic, manual or CVT we have the skills and tools to help keep your transmission operating smoothly.
Why should I change the fluid in my transmission?
 The fluid is the heart of every automatic transmission. Fluid pressure goes to work moving your car. Today's automatic transmissions can be extremely complex. By regularly servicing the fluid you keep contaminants from clogging vital components. If your car is shifting sluggishly or does not seem to have the pep it used to, let us take a look at if for you. When we flush your automatic transmission fluid we use a machine that replaces all of the fluid in the transmission. simply draining and refilling the fluid leaves a major portion of the old fluid in the system. We also include a cleaner and conditioner that will help extend the life of all the seals crucial to the operation of your transmission.
Manual transmissions also depend on fluid for internal lubrication. Over time the components inside the transmission wear. This leaves small traces of metal in the transmission fluid. It can help extend the life of the transmission to periodically change the fluid and remove those contaminants.
Constant Velocity Transmissions use special fluids. the proper operation of the transmission depends on clean fluid. Check your owners manual for proper maintenance intervals, or stop in today and we will check it for you. For free in moist cases.
How often should I change my transmission fluid?
It doesn't take long for the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to heat up once the vehicle is in motion. Normal driving will raise fluid temperatures to 175 degrees F., which is the usual temperature range at which most fluids are designed to operate. If fluid temperatures can be held to 175 degrees F., ATF will last almost indefinitely -- say up to 100,000 miles. But if the fluid temperature goes much higher, the life of the fluid begins to decrease. The problem is even normal driving can push fluid temperatures well beyond safe limits. And once that happens, the trouble begins.
Any number of things can push ATF temperatures beyond the system's ability to maintain safe limits: towing a trailer, mountain driving, driving at sustained high speeds during hot weather, stop-and-go driving in city traffic, "rocking" an automatic transmission from drive to reverse to free a tire from mud or snow, etc. Problems in the cooling system itself such as a low coolant level, a defective cooling fan, fan clutch, thermostat or water pump, an obstructed radiator, etc., will also diminish ATF cooling efficiency. In some cases, transmission overheating can even lead to engine coolant overheating! For most driving conditions we recommend replacing the fluid every 3 years or 30,000 miles.
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