The routine service of your vehicle includes oil and air filter changes along with brakes, lights, Tyres. A checklist is followed. For Sunshine Coast vehicle owners, the automatic service transmission flush is sometimes forgotten.
It is essential to keep your vehicle running smoothly and avoiding transmission failure. A regular service will delay any Transmission Rebuilds or Transmisson Repairs required.
Auto transmission fluid is the hydraulic system that provides the necessary pressure for the system to properly operate. Transmission fluid is not the same as oil as it consists of different properties that reduce its expansion when heated.
Thus, the fluid flows constantly through the transmission lines. However, over time the additives in the fluid will fade and it will need to be replaced.
When to Get the Transmission Flushed on the Sunshine Coast?
While most people are good at remembering to book in for a car service for regular Maintenace issues. The transmission service is one that gets overlooked mostly because it happens infrequently.
For the most part an automatic transmission needs to be flushed every 50,000 to 75,000 miles depending on the exact type of transmission in the vehicle.
The flush not only replaces the old transmission fluid with new fluid, but it will also remove most of the debris that is generated inside the transmission.
Benefits of an Auto Transmission Flush
What follows are good reasons why you need to add a transmission flush to your regular car maintenance schedule.
Extends Lifetime of Transmission:
If enough debris gets into the hydraulic lines of the transmission, it can clog and cause the inner seals to rupture. When that happens, a total transmission failure may occur. By flushing out the debris, you can reduce the potential that the inner seals will break.
Improved Fuel Economy:
The smoother your auto transmission shifts, the more efficiently it will either gain or reduce speed. The result is that less fuel is used compared to a transmission that is not shifting smoothly. You can get the most out of the fuel you purchase by ensuring that your transmission is operating properly.
Protects Warranties:
One overlooked feature of the transmission flush is that many new vehicles, particularly SUVs, trucks, and some cars come with a warranty. This warranty covers the drive-system, particularly the transmission.
However, to get the benefits of the warranty, you will need to have performed an auto transmission flush at recommended intervals.
The failure to flush out the transmission when recommended may void the warranty. This means that you will have to pay for a new transmission yourself if the requirements are not met.
Smooth Shifting:
There is something comforting about the transmission shifting without any glitch, hesitation, or suddenness. The smoother the shifting, the less grinding on the gears which means the less debris builds up in the transmission fluid.
For Sunshine Coast vehicle owners, getting regular service including an automatic transmission flush. While the flush only needs to be performed occasionally, it can help glean from the gears the buildup of debris which otherwise may cause issues in your transmission. Check with your auto mechanic to schedule a transmission flush when needed.
The staff at Millermatics Mechanical are ready for your queries. Contact them on 07 5479 3638.
