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Tips to Keep the Transmission work in Good Condition

Tips to Keep the Transmission work in Good Condition

If you are striving hard to maintain the transmission, then here are some tips to follow:

Check the fluids:

Although this appears to be simple, it is important to notice transmission fluids, as this is one of the most effective ways to maintain your auto transmission.  This will also allow the mechanics to easily identify potential issues based on the level of fluid or absences of fluid.  Moreover, leaks may cause serious problems, therefore identifying beforehand and getting it repaired will be a smart way to maintain transmission.

Give a boost to your transmission

There are some special products available in the automotive market, which can significantly increase the life of transmission. They can also improve the performance of the vehicle. Moreover, you can also find the most effective products in the market. The availability of modifying additives will further encourage the car owners to take advantage of them to improve the performance of the transmission.

Avoid too much of brakes

It is recommendable to avoid applying too much of brake, particularly in the automatic transmission. Therefore, try to pay attention to how often you can apply brake and resolve to down-shift whenever possible.

Be aware of the gear

You should be aware of what gear you are driving in, as repeatedly driving 45mph in the first gear may cause trouble to the transmission. At the same time, when you are driving automatic transmission, ensure that you are in drive mode before heading out. This is because, unlike manual transmission drivers, who are aware of what they are doing, the automatic transmission is not and you need to know about how to drive a stick. Remember, when the stick not handled properly, lot of damage can happen to the gears.

Shift gear only after you stop

When you want to switch gears from first to reverse or vice versa, remember to stop the car before you shift the gear. This is because; shifting the gears while moving may weaken the gears of transmission.

Let your car warm

Be it cold or warm weather, try to take some time to warm the car before you switch the gear and start driving. Try to give at least five minutes to idle before you take off, this is especially very important when the weather is cold.

Think before you help others

If you are thinking about offering to haul or tow vehicles, especially heavy loads, this may add weight to your vehicle and cause wear. This may also cause potential issues to the transmission, unless it is a heavy-duty vehicle. Therefore, think twice before you offer tow or haul.

Besides knowing all these tips and guides, you should also consider addressing any repairs instantly, before it aggravate. Pay immediate attention when you hear unusual sounds, strange smell and grinding when shifting the gears. If not addressed properly, they may lead to costly repairs. 

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