Many drivers don’t think about their transmission. A smoothly running transmission, however, is just as vital to your car as a smoothly working engine. The transmission is highly complex and consists of hundreds of moving parts. Many of these parts depend on friction to work, and friction causes damage. As your Ford dealer, we’d like to tell you about some of the benefits of routine transmission service.
3 Benefits of Getting Routine Transmission Service at Your Ford Dealer
1. Your Transmission Will Last Longer
The transmission is built to last. It does, however, contain numerous parts that can wear or get damaged. Servicing the transmission allows our technicians to check it for unnoticed wear or possible damage. Our Ford-trained technicians are experts, allowing us to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
During the service, we replace the transmission filter, drain and replace transmission fluid, and perform all other necessary maintenance work. Clean, new transmission fluid, for example, will improve transmission cooling and increase the hydraulic power for shifting gears. Regular maintenance improves the health and lifespan of your transmission.
2. You Save Money
Maintenance costs money, but you’ll save even more by having a regularly-scheduled service for your transmission. Replacing a component like the transmission pan gasket will help to prevent a transmission fluid leak. Leaking transmission fluid can lead to your transmission overheating as the transmission loses its cooling system with each drop of fluid that drips out.
You’ll also save money by preventing unnecessary wear and tear on transmission components. Replacing a small damaged component may easily further damage other components. A good, working transmission also reduces strain on your engine. The torque converter links your engine and transmission. This physical link means an inefficient, damaged transmission will also affect your engine.
3. Your Transmission Will Work More Efficiently
Cleaning the transmission, replacing the fluid, and installing new parts allow your transmission to work more effectively. Replacement transmission fluid, for example, removes the older worn fluid and replaces it with fresh, clean fluid. As transmission fluid ages, it becomes less effective at reducing the transmission temperature and providing the necessary hydraulic power for your gears to shift.
Transmissions also build up dirt, rust particles, and other debris. This junk can cause blockages in the transmission, leading to reduced transmission performance. Blockages also contribute to raising the temperature. A transmission that gets too hot can start to overheat. A clean transmission is a healthy transmission.
Transmissions have a reputation as expensive and time-consuming to repair. Usually, this isn’t the case, as a transmission problem that’s noticed when it first appears can be easily fixed. If your transmission is due for its scheduled service, call our service department at DARCARS Ford of Lanham.
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