The components in your car require service to stay working well. You’ll occasionally need preventative maintenance, and you may end up needing a transmission repair at some point even if you visit your Honda dealer for service regularly. Let’s take a look at why transmission service is so important and what happens when your transmission is failing.
Your vehicle’s transmission is responsible for making sure your engine spins at the right speed. It also transfers the power from your engine to your wheels. The transmission is, essentially, your gearbox, and engaging different gears gets your engine to spin at different speeds. This is what impacts how fast or slow you can drive in different gears.
When your transmission is in disrepair, you’ll start having problems with your gears. This can make your car uncontrollable and dangerous to drive, so having a transmission that’s always working the way it should is essential.
Types of Transmission Maintenance You Need From Your Honda Dealer
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Your transmission has fluid that lubricates your car’s gears and keeps them cool. However, the fluid degrades over time, so it needs to be drained and replaced regularly.
During this service, the technicians at the dealership remove the transmission fill/drain plug, and then they remove the old fluid. The plug is then reinstalled and the appropriate amount of fresh transmission fluid is put into your car. The type of transmission fluid your car needs varies depending on what type of transmission you have.
Filter Replacement
Your transmission filter helps keep the transmission fluid clean by catching various contaminants before they can get into the fluid. When you stop by for this service, our technicians will remove your transmission pan and the old transmission filter so a new filter can be installed. They’ll also remove the old gasket material and replace the pan gasket with a new one before they reinstall the pan.
Signs Your Transmission Needs Service ASAP
Gear Issues
There are several issues you may have with your gears when your transmission is in disrepair. It’s common to have trouble switching gears or be unable to switch gears at all. This is usually just a sign that your transmission fluid needs to be changed. You may also slip in and out of gear, making it difficult to control how your car accelerates and decelerates.
Noises in Neutral
Your car should generally be quiet when it’s in neutral. If you start hearing noises, then it may be a sign your transmission is in trouble.
Kicking and Shaking
If your car vibrates, kicks, or shakes while you’re changing gears, then there’s a problem. If you have a manual transmission, then your gears may grind when you’re shifting gears, too.
Pay Superior Honda in Orangeburg, SC a visit if you have any issues with your transmission. We can also take care of the other parts of your car.
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