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Finding transmission problems at home
One of the most expensive auto repairs you can do is a transmission repair.It is a huge part of your automobile.Being sure to take care of it is really important. By taking care of your car you can save yourself a lot of money.Since it is something you won’t be able to fix yourself, you still can do some checking at home. By checking it at home you can make sure you need to take it in.
First off since I own a San Marcos Auto repair shop I know how expensive transmission repairs can be. So I always tell my clients to check a couple of things first.This way you can double check to see if it really needs to be brought in.First thing they can check is the fluid.The fluid has to be clear.If you find that the fluid is black or dark, that is a warning sign of problems and the car has to be brought in.
A second thing they can look at is how the gear shifts.You accomplish this by simply moving the gears from park to drive.Or you can shift it from park to reverse.What you are trying to see is if the gears do the shifting smoothly.What you don’t want to feel is any jerking motion.If you notice that there is jerking, this is a bad sign that there is a problem with your transmission. In my Carlsbad transmission repair shop this is one of the big signs of transmission problems. A lot of cars that come in have this very problem.
Finally you can check for any leaks of your transmission fluid. You once again check this with your dipstick.But you won’t be able to tell unless you do this checking regularly. I advise all my customers in my Carlsbad auto repair shop to always check your fluids. People are familiar with checking for oil.But they need to also look at their transmission fluid.This gives you the ability to tell if the fluid is leaking.
If you perform these steps on your car you are making sure your transmission stays in good condition.
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