The transmission. You’ve heard of it. Of course, you have, everybody has, right? And you know what it does, it. . .transmits? But what exactly does that mean? You may be an expert and know what the transmission does and what transmission service entails, but not everybody is so knowledgeable. So, for those who aren’t sure, continue reading.
If you’re trying to fill in the gaps around your transmission knowledge, or if you’re concerned there’s something wrong with your transmission, you might be searching, “Transmission repair near Orting”, “How can I tell if I need transmission repair?”, “Auto transmission service Washington State”, or something similar. At Car Smart Auto Service, we can help. Here’s some basic information on transmissions and transmission services.
You can at Car Smart Auto Service! We offer transmission services and transmission repairs to our clients in the Orting area of Washington. If you think you might have an issue with your transmission, we’ll perform a thorough inspection and fix any problem we find. But what does transmission service involve and why is the transmission so important to your vehicle?
Let’s start with the basics. The transmission is important because without it, your vehicle won’t move. It’s the transmission’s job to ensure the right amount of power is delivered from the engine to the wheels to drive at a desired speed. The transmission changes gears as the speeds increase so the correct amount of power is generated to keep the vehicle moving.
Transmissions use fluid similarly to how internal combustion engines use motor oil. Indeed, some manual transmissions use motor oil or something called transmission oil. But some manual transmissions, and all automatic transmissions, use automatic transmission fluid, or ATF for short.
Synthetic automatic transmission fluid is becoming increasingly popular, but it serves the same function. Transmission fluid cools and lubricates your transmission, allowing it to function properly. Transmission fluid needs to be topped up from time to time and you should check the fluid. If the fluid is in poor condition, you may need a transmission fluid flush.
Transmission fluid needs to be flushed and changed according to the owner manual for your vehicle. This fluid is used to coat the parts and components in your transmission so it changes gears smoothly. However, this fluid can get dirty and degraded over time, and when this happens, you need a flush to remove the debris and replace the spent fluid with new fluid.
The following signs could be symptoms of bad transmission fluid:
You don’t need to keep searching for a transmission flush near you if you’re in or near Orting. Just come to Car Smart Auto Service and we can provide the service you need. To learn more about transmission flushes, or about our other services and products, please contact us via our website or call 253-735-3349