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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. |
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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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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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!
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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.
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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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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. |
Do today's automatic
transmissions have adjustable bands?
Some transmissions have eliminated bands
totally, those that still have bands are
usually non-adjustable. |
Why can't you tell me what it's going to
cost to fix my transmission without
taking it apart first?
It's too easy to miss a symptom, unless
the vehicle is brought in,
so a trained technician can see, or
hear, the difference between a rattle,
buzz, grind, whine, or a slip. We simply
can't be sure of what's wrong with your
transmission until we take a look
inside, nobody can.
Symptoms like noises, leaks or
vibrations can signal a wide range of
possible problems, not necessarily a
single malfunction.
Many malfunctions occurring with
transmissions may be caused
by a component outside the transmission
like a Throttle Position Sensor, a MAP
sensor, or even a simple fuse.
We give your transmission a thorough
diagnosis to absolutely know what's
causing the symptom.
If anyone ever tells you he can
accurately diagnose what's wrong with
your transmission without a thorough
diagnosis (which may include looking
inside), you'd better get a second
opinion. |
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Why does it cost so
much to have my automatic transmission
repaired?
Repairing an automatic transmission is
not as simple as changing the spark
plugs or adjusting the carburetor.
Automatic transmissions of today,
particularly those with front wheel
drive technology or computerized systems
are very complicated units.
There are over three thousand parts in
today's average automatic
transmission. The parts for some late
model imports can cost ten times as much
as parts for older, larger cars.
Diagnosing your car's transmission to
determine what's wrong often calls for
major surgery. In smaller cars the
manufacturer packed different mechanical
systems on top of and around each other
which requires more time. Making the
cost is even higher.
Preventive maintenance is the key to
keeping repair costs down.
To help head off major problems, we
recommend you have your transmission
serviced at least every 12,000 miles
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