Your car’s transmission is an impressive feat of engineering, transferring all the power of your engine to your wheels consistently for thousands of miles. It’s no surprise that such a complex mechanism working under so much pressure experiences problems every now and then. Periodical transmission service can keep these problems few and far between. Here are six good reasons to get your transmission checked at your local Jeep dealer sometime soon.
Keep Your Gearbox Running Smoothly
The primary purpose of a transmission check and service is to flush out your old transmission fluid and replace it with fresh fluid. The fluid in your transmission serves the purpose of keeping the many moving gears and mechanical parts clean and well-lubricated.
Transmission fluid degrades over time because of heat and contaminants, which gradually reduce its viscosity. If the fluid begins to dirty, break down, or clog the system, your entire transmission can overheat and create all kinds of expensive problems to fix. Regularly having your fluid changed makes sure this doesn’t happen.
Locate Potential Leaks
Leaking transmission fluid can spell serious trouble for your car. As the fluid leaks away, components of the gear mechanism can break down surprisingly quickly, creating a hugely expensive repair job. Without a professional check, such leaks can be hard to detect.
Clean Your Pan
The transmission pan and gasket are a part of the system that protects the fluid from leaking and getting too dirty or hot. A full service at your local Dodge dealer will have your transmission pan checked, cleaned, and even replaced if necessary.
Clean or Replace Your Filter
As the gears of your transmission whir away, tiny metal shavings occasionally scrape off into the fluid. The filter serves a vital function in collecting these metal shavings, keeping them out of the gearbox. It also cleans the fluid of other dirt, debris, and contaminants. A good service check will make sure the filter is clean and functioning well.
Keep Your Gears from Slipping
One problem that often develops in a neglected transmission is slipping gears. This happens as a result of gears that have worn down or rounded out due to friction and heat with too little fluid. Slipping gears is a very unpleasant and dangerous problem to experience when out on the road: one well worth averting with regular maintenance checks by your trusted Ram service department.
Your Car Lasts Longer
As with your engine, the condition of your transmission really determines the functional longevity of your car. Chrysler vehicles tend to last 200,000 miles on average. But a very poorly maintained car might only last for 150,000 miles, whereas a car with transmission and engine properly cared for might last up to 240,000 miles or even longer.
Manual Versus Automatic
Both manual and automatic cars need their transmission fluid periodically checked and changed. But a manual vehicle requires it more often. For manual cars, a check is recommended every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. For automatics, every 60,000 to 100,000 miles will generally do.
To have your transmission checked by a qualified professional, visit Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Delaware. We’re devoted to providing our customers with the state’s very best vehicle servicing and purchasing experience.
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