Transmission Maintenance & Repair
Does Your Transmission Need Service?
Any car part manufacturer will tell you that preventive maintenance is critical to the part's lifespan. Like other auto parts, car transmissions aren't built to last forever. However, you can increase the transmission's lifespan by performing regular preventive maintenance. The easiest way to maintain.
Transmission Service
One of the last things you want to happen to your vehicle is for the transmission completely fail.
Not only are you stuck with a vehicle that doesn't run, but you’ll also be hit with an expensive repair bill.
No driver wants that, and the best way to avoid that is to understand the signs of transmission failure.
By knowing the signs, you’ll be able to prevent a small issue from building into bigger problems.
If you aren't sure if your transmission is operating correctly, or you're looking for
affordable transmissions, stop by
Metamora Motors and we can do a quick inspection for you to make sure your vehicle stays on the road.
Check The Fluid
When inspecting your transmission fluid, pay attention to the quality and level of the fluid.
Normally, transmission fluid has a reddish, translucent appearance and has a sweet, tart smell, indicating the fluid is still good.
If the fluid looks brown, thick, and has a burnt smell, it needs replaced with a fluid change or flush, which can be done by one of our technicians.
As for the fluid level, it should be at “full” or close to it. If not, you’ll need to have more fluid added and check for any leaks, as transmission fluid never gets consumed or "used up."
Poor Movement
When shifting between gears, it should be a smooth and seamless transition. You should never feel a hitch, delay, or transmission slipping one of the gears. If you do, that’s a sign of transmission trouble.
These situations will vary based on your vehicle's transmission type.
For automatic drivers, it happens when you’re shifting from “Park” to “Drive” and vice versa.
For manual drivers, it happens anytime you shift gears.
It can be both frustrating and dangerous to drive with a poor moving transmission system, so make sure you visit our facility as soon as you can.
Transmission Flush
Although most manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or every two years, some symptoms may indicate that you need a transmission flush sooner than that.
Some of the symptoms that indicate that your car needs a transmission flush sooner are: grinding transmission or strange noises, problems shifting gears, slipping gears, vehicle surging, and delay in vehicle movement.
Flushing the used fluid from the transmission washes away tiny particles of dirt, clutch material, and metal shavings.
Transmission Repair
Our services include transmission repair on both manual and automatic transmissions.
The first step in getting you back on the road is assessing your transmission to accurately determine the source of the problem.
In some cases, we're able to repair your transmission simply with adjustments, replacing external seals, or replacing accessible parts.
In others more work may need to be done, depending on the condition and wear.
Transmission Replacement
In all vehicles, the transmission usually refers to the gear box, which uses gears and gear trains to send speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device.
You can have your vehicle's transmission replaced with a new, rebuilt, remanufactured, repaired or used transmission.
At Metamora Motors, we'll give you the best advice and the best price to make sure your vehicle is repaired correctly and without price-gouging you may find elsewhere.
