Automatic Transmission

Volvo Transmission Specialists

If your automotive service need involves your vehicle's transmission you should keep in mind that most transmission problems start out small and get worse over time. Taking care of your automotive transmission repair early on can go a long way in saving you money. Our automotive transmission services includes the following:

  • Automatic Transmission Repair
  • Electrical Diagnosis
  • Manual Clutch Service & Repair
  • IManual Transmission Repair
  • Non-Electric Diagnosis
  • Transmission Fluid Exchange

Extend the life of your transmission

1. Check the Fluid Level

The fluid in an automatic transmission operates the clutches, provides cooling and lubrication, and even drives the vehicle. So few things are more important than proper fluid operating level for keeping the transmission working. Most automatic transmissions have a dipstick for checking the fluid level. If you're not sure where yours is or how to check the transmission fluid level, refer to your owners manual, or go to your local repair centre.

2. Check Transmission Problems Promptly

Most transmission problems start out small. They get worse over time. Very often, you can eliminate major repairs simply by taking care of the problem early on. Whether it's a warning light on the dash, a few drops of fluid on the garage floor, or a change in the way the transmission operates, your best bet is to take your car in to your local repair centre for service right away. In many cases you'll be able to avoid a major repair simply by catching it while it's still a minor one.

3. Service Your Transmission Regularly

Transmission fluids have a number of unique properties that can wear out over time. And when they wear out, you can bet the transmission itself won't be far behind. One of the best ways to keep your transmission in good working order is to have it serviced annually. A complete fluid and filter change every year can add years to your transmission's life, and in the end, save you money.

4. Service the Cooling System

You may not realize it, but your car's cooling system does more than keep the engine running cool: It also cools the transmission fluid, through a heat exchanger built into the radiator tank. So a faulty cooling system cannot only damage your engine; it can reduce transmission life as well. In fact, transmission damage may occur long before the engine overheats. To avoid both engine and transmission problems, keep your car's cooling system clean and in tip-top condition.

5. Tune the Engine

The engines and transmissions in today's cars are linked far more closely than in the past. A problem with engine performance can put much more strain on the transmission than one that's running properly. That's another reason why it's important to keep your car's engine in good running order. A good running engine reduces the stress on your transmission, so the transmission can last longer without requiring major repairs.

6. Help the Transmission Shift

Virtually all transmission wear takes place during the shifts; almost none occurs between the shifts. So one way to reduce transmission wear is to reduce the load during the shift. Pay attention to the speed when your transmission shifts normally. Then, just before the normal shift speed, learn to back off the gas just a bit. Easing off the gas will force the shift, while reducing the load on the clutches: A sure way to improve transmission life.

7. What type of transmission fluid should I use in my car?

Different transmissions require different types of transmission fluid. We recommend that you change your fluid every 40,000 to 55,000 kms as a part of our regular suggested maintenance --Safeguard Service. This service also includes replacing the filter or cleaning the screen, replacing the pan gasket, performing a final leak-check, and performing a road test. This service is warranted for 90 days against any leaks from your pan gasket.

Why pay the high prices associated with main dealers when our fully trained technicians can provide the same level of service – and use the same high quality parts – at a fraction of the cost of your main Volvo dealerships?

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