A transmission flush is one of the regular maintenance services offered by auto shops. It is believed that by having this service performed on your vehicle, it will help avoid unnecessary repair costs in the future. But what is this service about and how can it really benefit you and your vehicle?
Flushing the Transmission
Transmission fluid is just like the regular motor oil. The first time you put it in your vehicle's engine, it is healthy and clean. After time, the fluid will break down causing the contaminants to pollute the oil. In the end, the contaminants will damage your vehicle's engine. This is the reason why old fluids should be replaced regularly. All fluids have a purpose, the purpose of not only lubricating but cleaning the parts that it is flowing through.
Therefore, a transmission flush is a process where the old transmission fluid is flushed out of your vehicle's transmission. The technician will use pressure and some cleaning agents to flush down the old fluid. There are vehicle manufacturers that recommend vehicle owners to perform a flush every 30,000 miles.
The Benefits of Transmission Flush
When the old fluid is removed, a new and healthy transmission fluid is used. The new fluid will now help your transmission operate more effectively and efficiently. The transmission flush service also includes changing the transmission filters. This helps in maintaining the condition of the transmission as well as making it live longer.
A transmission flush will help lessen any power-flow interruption problems when you shift gears. Both manual and automatic vehicles use transmission fluid when shifting gears. But manual vehicles tend to use up a bit more. The power of the transmission is affected by the transmission fluid you have. So it you want smooth shifting, this is the service you must get.
Repairing transmission systems can be very expensive, which is why you need to prevent it from breaking down. Flushing the transmission helps prevent the wear and tear of your transmission. Although the breaking down of the transmission is inevitable, you can still do something to lengthen the time it will take you to face such a problem. Removing the old fluid and using a new one regularly can help you in this matter.
Have questions regarding transmission flushes? Give The Auto Analyst, your one stop auto repair shop, in Placerville a call at 530-621-4591 or visit our website at
www.theautoanalyst.com.
Inside vehicle's transmission pans are magnets that collect any metal material that may be breaking loose from any transmission parts. Below is a picture of the magnet of a vehicle that never had a transmission flush, needless to say, with this much metal material the vehicle will need major transmission repairs.
The fluid on the left is old and dirty. The fluid on the right is clean and fresh.
