Transmission Fluid Flush

Transmission Fluid Flush at Stanley Ford Sweetwater

Your engine is easily the most expensive part of your vehicle, but the transmission isn’t too far behind it. It can be easy to forget just how important it is to maintain your transmission, which is why you’re going to want to ensure that your transmission fluid is healthy the next time you’re traveling through Abilene, Sweetwater, or Roscoe. With Stanley Ford Sweetwater just around the corner, you can bring your vehicle in for a quick fluid flush or check in order to give you some peace of mind.

The Importance of Your Transmission 

When it comes to general maintenance, you’re going to want to make sure that your vehicle is serviced in a timely fashion before you run into bigger problems. Your transmission is no exception, as this part is incredibly important. Without it, your vehicle will be out of commission, so you’ll need to make sure that you maintain a proper level of automatic transmission fluid at all times. This fluid is mainly responsible for lubricating your transmission and helps to avoid a high build-up of heat. If you go without this fluid for too long, you may find that your transmission breaks due to a mixture of high temperatures and the clanging of metal on metal. When you’re trying to avoid an expensive repair, a simple fluid flush can help you get ahead of any possible problems.

Noticing The Grime

If you notice any immediate problems with your transmission, where your vehicle is slipping or having trouble shifting gears, you’re going to want to bring it in immediately. Transmissions aren’t always this easy to diagnose, however, so if you’re worried about the state of your fluid, you’re going to want to consult your transmission dipstick. This should be able to tell you both the color and level of your fluid so that you can make an informed decision about your next service. If you find that your fluid has deteriorated to the point that is no longer bright red, you’ll want to make sure that you receive maintenance sooner rather than later. Keeping up with your automatic transmission fluid is a part of keeping your car healthy, so when you need general dates for your next change, you can always consult your owner’s manual which should help you create a schedule.

Your Fluid Flush

When you bring your vehicle in for a fluid flush, you can expect your entire system to be purged of any old automatic transmission fluid that may be bogging you down, and replaced with new, healthy fluid. This also flushes out any grime that may be sitting idly in your lines, which may prevent your transmission from running optimally. With this fluid flush, your vehicle will be able to return to its normal performance, as your transmission won’t have to fight through its own lines in order to stay lubricated. While you’re at the dealership, you may want to consider scheduling other common services, like an oil change or wheel alignment, so that your vehicle leaves the lot with all the maintenance it could possibly need in order to keep running optimally.