Why
should I service my automatic transmission?
Transmission oil is made up of detergents, that cleans and lubricates
internal transmission parts. After time the oil will break-down, diminishing
it's ability to clean and lubricate, resulting in burnt oil, failed
clutches, overheated transmissions and ultimately, a failed transmission. |
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When
should I service my automatic transmission?
 Always
check the vehicle's owner manual for recommended transmission service. The
normal recommendation is every 35,000 to 45,000 miles.
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My
owner's manual says I don't have to service the transmission until 100,000
miles, should I service it early?
Servicing
your transmission early is the key to keeping it operating properly.
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What if
my transmission has never been serviced or is slipping, what should be done?
Did you ever hear the expression "if it is not broken, don't fix it!"
If you never serviced it or if it has been several miles since you last
serviced it, you could be looking for trouble. If the transmission is
slipping you may have other problems which could need further checking.
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The
parts store is selling a bottle of solution that will fix transmission oil
leaks and stop the transmission from slipping, all I have to do is add one
$19.95 bottle. Does this work?
There are many fine additive products on the market that will help keep your
transmission properly lubricated and cool. Unfortunately not for
transmission repairs. As parts become worn out or broken they need to be
replaced by certified transmission technicians. |
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How does
an automatic transmission shift?
Most of the early transmission (1960's - 1970's) shifted by vacuum created
by the engine. The vacuum would move a set of valves that shifted the
transmission through the gears.
In the 1980's the use of vacuum was replaced with a cable.
The cable pulled a valve in the transmission, creating pressure.
As you increased or decreased on the gas pedal, the cable would adjust the
valve in the transmission for proper pressure.In the 1990's most
manufacturers replaced the cable with computers. Sensors and solenoids,
sends various signals to the computer then processes the information and
activates the sensor to move the valves. Some of today's fully
electronic transmissions use 16 different sources and two computers to make
every decision, which is done in microseconds! |
Do
today's automatic transmissions have adjustable bands?
Some transmissions have eliminated bands totally, those that still have
bands are usually non-adjustable. |
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Have the
tools used to repair transmissions changed over the years?
Today it takes more than a socket set and pliers to repair your
transmission. With the addition of computers, our technicians are trained to
use electrical diagnostic equipment before they even touch a hand tool. When
a customer brings a car in not shifting, first we have to determine whether
if the transmission is damaged, or if the computer is merely sending the
wrong signal.
Airport Transmission technicians use every
high-tech testing equipment available to discover the problems. |
