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Extreme conditions can affect the life expectancy
Extreme conditions, hot or cold weather, frequent long trips and off road driving can affect the life expectancy of your transmission. Overhauling is a major contributing factor in transmission fluid breakdown. Bring your vehicle in for our Free road test and Multi-Check to keep it running smoothly all year long and inquire about a transmission cooler for your vehicle. Towing can be a cause of transmission fluid overheating. You may require extra fluid cooling capacity if your vehicle regularly pulls a heavy load.
Check the fluids
Do check the automatic transmission fluid every 1,000 miles for its level, color, and smell. Low levels, a dark color and a burnt smell are all tell tail signs of trouble ahead.
· A Low fluid level is an indicator of possible seal leakage; and or malfunctions within the transmission or it's related components.
· Leaking Fluid can be your transmissions way of calling for help. If leaks are detected you should call Mr.Transmission right away.Don't put it off or ignore the obvious.
Preventive maintenance
Your transmission’s vital parts get clogged with sludge and varnish deposits…just like the oil in your car’s engine. Transmission fluid suffers from heat, friction and electrochemical degradation. In fact, nearly nine out of ten transmission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination.
Preventive maintenance every 24,000 - 36,000 kilometers is the key to insuring a longer life span of your transmission. Take care of your car so that your car can take care of you and allow you to arrive to your destination safely.
Preventive maintenance every 24,000 - 36,000 kilometers is the key to insuring a longer life span of your transmission. Take care of your car so that your car can take care of you and allow you to arrive to your destination safely.
Inspect the level and condition of fluid
Make sure you inspect the level and condition of your transmission fluid and change fluids in accordance with manufacturers’ maintenance schedules to prevent wear and damage. Ensure the car is in park and running while you check. Pull the transmission dipstick out and check the fluid to ensure that it is red and does not have an unpleasant odor. Transmission fluid is transparent red in color when in good condition. If the fluid is cloudy, muddy brown, or black and/or it smells burnt, you should have the vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Note; (there are a variety of transmission fluid types. Make sure the proper fluid is used to ensure proper operation of your vehicle. The use of the wrong fluid will lead to early internal parts failure.)
Regardless of who changes your transmission
fluid, you should know how to check it from time to time. If you have an
automatic transmission, it likely came with a special dipstick, one
that's different from your oil dipstick. Keep the car running (your
manual will tell you whether the car should be in neutral or park) and
smell the fluid when you remove the dipstick from the transmission.
Your car manufacturer's maintenance
schedule will tell you how often the transmission fluid should be
changed. Be sure to factor in how often and how hard you drive your car.
Experts define severe use on a car as driving it more than 50 percent
of the time in heavy city traffic, with temperatures above 90 degrees F
(32.2 degrees C). If this sounds like you, the recommended interval for
changing the transmission fluid is every 15,000 miles (24,140
kilometers).
A common mistake is to believe that any old
transmission fluid will do. Specific transmissions are built to perform
optimally under particular conditions, using transmission fluid that
works best for them. So while there are more than 50 different fluids
available, use only the one that is best for your transmission. You
should also have the fluid changed at regular intervals to maximize
transmission longevity.
- I will read my owner's manual from cover to cover. The more I know about my car, the less money I'll spend on auto repair.
- I will have a preventive maintenance inspection performed on my car every six months. A well-maintained car is a safe car.
- My car is very important to me and without it I would be lost. From this day forward, my car will receive loving care.
- I will have my car safety-checked every six months. I don't need any laws requiring this check-up; I know the importance of safety inspections.
- When I take my car in for repairs, I will not tell the technician what to do to repair it. I will ask what is wrong with my car, how much it will cost to have it repaired and ask that no repairs are made until I'm called.
- I will never sign a blank repair order. It's like signing a blank check.
- I will always leave a number where I can be reached when I leave my car for repair work.
10
Commandments For Transmission
I will check my tire pressure once a month. By doing this, I will get more miles per gallon, lengthen the life of my tires and get better braking. But most of all, I will be driving a safer car.
- I will have the transmission fluid changed every twelve months or 12,000 miles. By doing this, I will prevent major transmission damage, saving me hundreds of dollars in auto repair.
- I will check under the hood of my car once a week. By doing this, I will catch the little things before they become big things.
4) TWENTY INDICATORS OF POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION
TROUBLE
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Transmission
problems can take several forms. Each symptom may have a number
of possible causes, some requiring extensive repairs while others
will only need an adjustment or minor service. A systematic check
up by a Professional is usually necessary to establish the cause
of operating problems and their solutions
Don’t Stop Suddenly. Like fast starts, sudden stops can
damage drivetrain components like engine and transmission mounts.
These can lead to transmission damage. After any sudden emergency
stop, it would be wise to have your mounts checked.
10. Don’t Play Transmission “Doctor”.
Over the counter additives that are supposed to stop leaks or make
the transmission shift better many times contain chemicals that
may cause worn seals to swell. This can interfere with the function
of these operating rubber parts and lead to severe damage.
Don’t Drive Until The Engine
Warms Up. For your transmission to perform properly,
the fluid must be at operating temperature. Give it a few minutes
and it will give you better and longer service.
8. Don’t Let Anyone Tow Your Vehicle
With The Drive Wheels on the Ground.
Rear wheel drive vehicles must be towed with the rear wheels off
the ground. Front wheel drive with the front wheels in the air.
All wheel or full time four-wheel drive vehicles should be flat
towed (all four wheels off the ground) Not sure? Check your owner’s
manual. Improper towing can cause serious damage!
Don’t Use Your Shift Lever Instead
of Your Brake.
Before reversing direction your car must be at a complete stop.
Using the transmission to stop the vehicle will lead to premature
transmission failure.
6. Don’t Rock Your Car in Sand or
Snow. Dig it out or have it towed. Both
are less expensive than the damage you may cause by quick shifting
between Reverse (R) and Drive (D) over and over again. The excessive
heat that is caused by such action can burn out a transmission in
a very short period of time.
Don’t Place Shift Lever in Drive
or Reverse when engine is at “Fast Idle”. This can cause abrupt transmission engagement leading to early
failure of clutches, bands, gear sets, driveline components and
engine or transmission mountings.
4. Don’t Drag Race. Unless your vehicle was specifically
designed for that purpose it cannot sustain that form of abuse.
You run the risk of damaging all driveline components.
3) WANT YOUR TRANSMISSION
TO LIVE LONGER? HERE ARE TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO
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1. Don’t Leave The Shift Lever In
Park (P) Without The Parking Brake On. If another vehicle were to even tap yours in the front or
back while parked it could cause a part inside your transmission
(the parking pawl) to break leaving your vehicle to roll down the
street unattended.
2. Don’t Downshift To “Brake” At
Traffic Lights.
A forced downshift at high engine RPM causes excessive wear on transmission
friction components (clutches and bands).
Have your vehicle’s cooling system
checked twice a year for leaks, proper coolant level and strength.
Antifreeze can deteriorate over time
causing it to become ineffective creating overheating or freeze-up
conditions.
10. Take your vehicle for a complete
physical check up at least once a year. This should include all safety
components such as lights, brakes and steering. Remember that a
poor running engine or certain transmission problems can be a safety
hazard.
7. Keep your engine properly tuned.
A poor running engine can, at times,
display symptoms similar to a transmission problem.
8. Have other drivetrain components
that may affect transmission function checked regularly. Driveshafts and their universal joints,
driveaxles and their constant velocity joints, engine flywheels
or flexplates, computer system and sensors, radiator and cooling
lines to the transmission, engine and transmission mountings can
cause problems.
2) TEN WAYS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR TRANSMISSION
5. Check any malfunctions promptly. Repair bills tend to rise in proportion
to mileage driven after the first signs of trouble. The longer you
drive with a malfunctioning transmission, the more damage you may
cause, and the more money it may cost you.
6. Have the transmission linkage
and other adjustments checked periodically. Especially after the vehicle has been in an accident or has
had any major engine work performed.
2) TEN WAYS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR TRANSMISSION
3. Install an external cooler in
high stress conditions.
Towing a trailer, hauling heavy loads, or being stuck in traffic
often creates excessive transmission heat. An external transmission
cooler will help to bring the temperature down to normal operating
level adding significantly to the life of the transmission.
4. Change transmission fluid more
often in high stress conditions.
Transmission fluid cools, cleans, and lubricates the internal transmission
parts while providing the hydraulic pressure to make all of the
components work together. When the fluid loses its ability to perform
those tasks efficiently trouble can’t be far away. Any of the conditions
in items 2 & 3 above will shorten the effective life of transmission
fluid. In those cases, change the fluid a minimum of twice a year
(unless otherwise specified in the owners manual).
2) TEN WAYS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR TRANSMISSION
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1.
Check transmission fluid regularly and properly. (See
Owner’s Manual for Details)
2. Check transmission fluid after
running hot. Stop and go traffic, hilly terrain, hot weather, or
towing can build up excess transmission heat causing fluid to be
lost, damaged, or both. Check it no later than your next stop for
gasoline.
10
Commandments For Transmission
- I will have the transmission fluid changed every twelve months or 12,000 miles. By doing this, I will prevent major transmission damage, saving me hundreds of dollars in auto repair.
- I will check under the hood of my car once a week. By doing this, I will catch the little things before they become big things.
- I will have my car safety-checked every six months. I don't need any laws requiring this check-up; I know the importance of safety inspections.
- When I take my car in for repairs, I will not tell the technician what to do to repair it. I will ask what is wrong with my car, how much it will cost to have it repaired and ask that no repairs are made until I'm called.
- I will never sign a blank repair order. It's like signing a blank check.
- I will always leave a number where I can be reached when I leave my car for repair work.
- I will read my owner's manual from cover to cover. The more I know about my car, the less money I'll spend on auto repair.
- I will have a preventive maintenance inspection performed on my car every six months. A well-maintained car is a safe car.
- My car is very important to me and without it I would be lost. From this day forward, my car will receive loving care.
Happy Customer
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10 Commandments For Transmission
I will check my tire pressure once a month. By doing this, I will get more miles per gallon, lengthen the life of my tires and get better braking. But most of all, I will be driving a safer car.
I will have the transmission fluid changed every twelve months or 12,000 miles. By doing this, I will prevent major transmission damage, saving me hundreds of dollars in auto repair.
I will check under the hood of my car once a week. By doing this, I will catch the little things before they become big things.
I will have my car safety-checked every six months. I don't need any laws requiring this check-up; I know the importance of safety inspections.
When I take my car in for repairs, I will not tell the technician what to do to repair it. I will ask what is wrong with my car, how much it will cost to have it repaired and ask that no repairs are made until I'm called.
I will never sign a blank repair order. It's like signing a blank check.
I will always leave a number where I can be reached when I leave my car for repair work.
I will read my owner's manual from cover to cover. The more I know about my car, the less money I'll spend on auto repair.
I will have a preventive maintenance inspection performed on my car every six months. A well-maintained car is a safe car.
My car is very important to me and without it I would be lost. From this day forward, my car will receive loving care.
I will have the transmission fluid changed every twelve months or 12,000 miles. By doing this, I will prevent major transmission damage, saving me hundreds of dollars in auto repair.
I will check under the hood of my car once a week. By doing this, I will catch the little things before they become big things.
I will have my car safety-checked every six months. I don't need any laws requiring this check-up; I know the importance of safety inspections.
When I take my car in for repairs, I will not tell the technician what to do to repair it. I will ask what is wrong with my car, how much it will cost to have it repaired and ask that no repairs are made until I'm called.
I will never sign a blank repair order. It's like signing a blank check.
I will always leave a number where I can be reached when I leave my car for repair work.
I will read my owner's manual from cover to cover. The more I know about my car, the less money I'll spend on auto repair.
I will have a preventive maintenance inspection performed on my car every six months. A well-maintained car is a safe car.
My car is very important to me and without it I would be lost. From this day forward, my car will receive loving care.
First Gear
In first gear, the smaller sun gear is driven clockwise by the
turbine in the torque converter. The planet carrier tries to spin
counterclockwise, but is held still by the one-way clutch (which only
allows rotation in the clockwise direction) and the ring gear turns the
output. The small gear has 30 teeth and the ring gear has 72, so
referring to the chart on this page, the gear ratio is:
Ratio = -R/S = - 72/30 = -2.4:1
So the rotation is negative 2.4:1, which means that the output direction would be opposite the input direction. But the output direction is really the same
as the input direction -- this is where the trick with the two sets of
planets comes in. The first set of planets engages the second set, and
the second set turns the ring gear; this combination reverses the
direction. You can see that this would also cause the bigger sun gear to
spin; but because that clutch is released, the bigger sun gear is free
to spin in the opposite direction of the turbine (counterclockwise).
Planetary Gearset Contains :
- The sun gear
- The planet gears and the planet gears' carrier
- The ring gear
How Automatic Transmissions Work
- There is no clutch pedal in an automatic transmission car.
- There is no gear shift in an automatic transmission car. Once you put the transmission into drive, everything else is automatic.
What is the computer?
The "computer" in your car doesn't have a screen, keyboard or disk drives. But it does have a lot of connections.
Your car's on-board computer doesn't look anything like the kind that's used on a desktop. The "computer" is a small box called an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), often mounted under the seats or in the kick panel. The ECU controls all the essentials of engine operation: spark timing, fuel delivery, emissions, and in some cases even the air conditioning or the automatic transmission. Keeping all these systems in tip-top shape is no simple job; it requires complex test equipment and advanced diagnostic skills.
Your car's on-board computer doesn't look anything like the kind that's used on a desktop. The "computer" is a small box called an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), often mounted under the seats or in the kick panel. The ECU controls all the essentials of engine operation: spark timing, fuel delivery, emissions, and in some cases even the air conditioning or the automatic transmission. Keeping all these systems in tip-top shape is no simple job; it requires complex test equipment and advanced diagnostic skills.
Some Transmission Warning Signs
- "Check Engine" or "Service Engine" light
- O/D Light On or Flashes
- Winding Sound
- Hard Shifts
- Slipping
- Load Noises
- Neutralizes
- Lack of Power
- Fluid is Discolored
windshield
When your windshield starts blurring when you turn the wipers on, dampen a cloth or rag with some full-strength white vinegar and run it down the full length of each blade once or twice.
Be very cautious
Be very cautious in light rain or mist. Oil and dirt on the roadway surface make driving extra slippery.
Essential Tools for Your Roadside Safety Kit
A roadside safety kit contains items that are helpful if a car stalls or experiences a problem such as a flat tire. Depending on the size of the roadside safety kit, some of its tools may include a wrench, pliers, jumper cables, flashlight, tire gauge, and reflectors. When a person is driving in the winter months a gathering of roadside safety items may also include an ice scraper and kitty litter to help with traction if the car is stuck in the snow. Every item in a roadside safety kit serves a particular purpose.
Battery
Most batteries today are "maintenance free" which simply means that you can't check the water level. This doesn't mean however, that there is nothing to check. The main things to check are the top of the battery which should be clean and dry, and the terminal connections which should be clean and tight. If the top of the battery continuously becomes damp or corroded soon after cleaning, then have the charging system and battery checked by your mechanic.
What is the computer?
The "computer" in your car doesn't have a screen, keyboard or disk drives. But it does have a lot of connections.
Your car's on-board computer doesn't look anything like the kind that's used on a desktop. The "computer" is a small box called an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), often mounted under the seats or in the kick panel. The ECU controls all the essentials of engine operation: spark timing, fuel delivery, emissions, and in some cases even the air conditioning or the automatic transmission. Keeping all these systems in tip-top shape is no simple job; it requires complex test equipment and advanced diagnostic skills.
Your car's on-board computer doesn't look anything like the kind that's used on a desktop. The "computer" is a small box called an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), often mounted under the seats or in the kick panel. The ECU controls all the essentials of engine operation: spark timing, fuel delivery, emissions, and in some cases even the air conditioning or the automatic transmission. Keeping all these systems in tip-top shape is no simple job; it requires complex test equipment and advanced diagnostic skills.
Some Transmission Warning Signs
Watch for these warning signs that tell you your vehicle may need Transmission service:
"Check Engine" or "Service Engine" light
O/D Light On or Flashes
Winding Sound
Hard Shifts
Slipping
Load Noises
Neutralizes
Lack of Power
Fluid is Discolored
The old-fashioned diagnistics used to be done "by ear," but this isn't possible with computer-controlled transmissions. There are many sensors in your car. A complete diagnostic check, followed by a professional service, should be performed at recommended intervals or when ever your car shows any of the above warning signs.
To illustrate the complexity and importance of computers, consider that a Lexus LS 400 has 14 on-board computers. There are 8 computers on-board in the average new car. In fact, a new car today has more computer power than the "Eagle" that landed on the moon 28 years ago.
"Check Engine" or "Service Engine" light
O/D Light On or Flashes
Winding Sound
Hard Shifts
Slipping
Load Noises
Neutralizes
Lack of Power
Fluid is Discolored
The old-fashioned diagnistics used to be done "by ear," but this isn't possible with computer-controlled transmissions. There are many sensors in your car. A complete diagnostic check, followed by a professional service, should be performed at recommended intervals or when ever your car shows any of the above warning signs.
To illustrate the complexity and importance of computers, consider that a Lexus LS 400 has 14 on-board computers. There are 8 computers on-board in the average new car. In fact, a new car today has more computer power than the "Eagle" that landed on the moon 28 years ago.
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