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TIPS
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARE
DO change your transmission fluid
every year or every 15,000 miles.
DO have your service station
attendant check your transmission fluid for level and
color when you stop for gas. If any discrepancies are
noted, immediately take your vehicle to a reputable
transmission repair center for a closer look.
DO look for transmission fluid on
your driveway or on your garage floor, and have leaks
repaired immediately. Driving your vehicle with low
transmission fluid will cause serious transmission
damage.
DO have your transmission checked by
a transmission specialist if you notice irregular
transmission performance such as slipping between shifts,
erratic shifting, no shifting, no reverse, hesitation in
the morning when transmission is cold, loss of power in
forward gears, or unusual noises such as grinding or
whining.The longer that you drive your vehicle with a
malfunction, the more you will damage your automatic
transmission.
DO have an external transmission oil
cooler installed if you pull a trailer or carry heavy
loads, if you continually go on long trips, or if your
engine has a tendency to overheat.
DO NOT hot Rod! Forcing gears to
shift at maximum acceleration is just asking for trouble.
DO NOT shift into reverse until your
vehicle has reached a complete stop.
DO NOT put the selector into 'park'
until your vehicle has reached a complete stop.
DO NOT rock your vehicle back and
forth if you get stuck in mud, snow or sand.
REMEMBER: most major transmission
problems develop because minor problems are ignored.
Contact your transmission specialist if you even suspect
one of these warning signs. Many transmission specialists
offer a free road test and external inspection. A few
minutes of your time now can save you expensive
repairs later.
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