A healthy transmission makes for a happy driver. Not only do you want to avoid expensive transmission repairs, but you can extend the life and improve the drivability of your car by taking good care of your transmission. There are many ways to help take care of your transmission or detect a transmission repair early on.
Just like your engine oil, transmission fluid should be replaced at regular intervals. It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the level and condition of your transmission fluid to stay ahead of potential wear or damage from old or low transmission fluid. In most cars, you can do this by locating the transmission fluid dipstick, which should look like your engine oil dipstick. Low or dirty transmission fluid can cause a host of problems, so it’s best to schedule a transmission service with your technician
Fluid leaking? Changing gears rough? Is your vehicle changing gears for no apparent reason? If any of these things seem to be happening to you, it may be time to bring your vehicle in to Clark Automotive and let us check out your transmission. For over 17 years, we have served the Blaine, MN community and our customers, providing quality transmission repairs and replacements when needed. If you feel like your transmission may be going out, come see the experts here at Clark Automotive. Transmissions are very tricky, and we have found that quit often, something else is the problem.
Transmission slipping can happen when you are driving in one gear and your car seems to change to another gear for no reason. This can happen in an automatic or manual vehicle and can pose a serious safety risk. You may feel the engine revving but you are not getting traction in the car, almost like you have driven over an icy patch of road. Other signs of transmission slipping include a delay in acceleration despite pushing the gas pedal, the…
