Transmission Service

The primary aspect of a transmission service is flushing out the old transmission fluid and replacing it with new fluid. However, a complete transmission service should also include examining the sump pump or pan (if possible), replacing or cleaning the filter, cleaning the pan and installing it with a new pan gasket.

You should get a transmission service according to the intervals suggested in your owners manual. This will vary depending on if you are driving manual or automatic transmission car. In between your transmission services you should check the level of your transmission fluid regularly. Running low on transmission fluid can irreparably harm your transmission, as it will not be properly lubricated. While there are sometimes warning signs, such as noises, there can often be no indication that your transmission fluid is running low so checking your levels regularly is important to make sure you don’t have a leak.

On some occasions, transmission fluid can become contaminated to the point that it needs to be flushed before the manufactures specifications. Even if you have not reached the indicated service mileage indicated by your cars owners’ manual, you should have your transmission checked out if you are noticing the following symptoms:

• If you hear grinding sounds from underneath the car while the engine is running
• Having trouble shifting gears
• If your car slips between gears
• Car doesn’t move when you push the gas pedal

The experts at Sai Auto Works are here for your next transmission service. We run diagnostics and do a complete inspection to find the issues affecting your transmission. We recommend only the work that needs to be done and won’t do anything until after we’ve discussed your options with you and determined the best, most reliable course of action to fix your car and get you back on the road.