Keeping your transmission in great shape needn’t be difficult. The following straightforward servicing steps, plus a few gear-friendly driving habits, will keep your shifting smooth, quiet, and reliable for many years to come. You can visit us any time; we’d be happy to help with all your Ford transmission maintenance.
Maintaining Your Ford’s Transmission: 8 Tips and Best Practices
Have Yearly Transmission Inspections
Automatic transmissions are extremely complex, and you may not notice when a problem is starting to develop inside the gearbox. With yearly professional inspections, any faults will be found and repaired.
Flush the Transmission Fluid Periodically
Your transmission fluid should be flushed and replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Manual transmissions require more frequent flushes: every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
Use the Correct Transmission Fluid
It’s vital to use the correct fluid for your model. We can help you choose the right fluid. Your owner’s manual will also offer guidance on this.
Check Your Transmission Fluid Often
The more frequently you inspect the fluid, the less likely you are to suffer from fluid-related problems. If your transmission fluid is ever low, dirty, or burned, have it topped up or replaced.
Maintain the Engine’s Cooling System
The engine’s cooling system also helps control temperatures inside the gearbox. If your cooling system ever breaks down, both the engine and transmission could soon follow.
Warm Your Car Up Before You Drive
For the sake of your engine and transmission, always allow your car to warm up for a minute or two before you drive. This raises the temperature of the fluid, helping it to lubricate more easily.
Remember to Use the Parking Brake
When the parking brake isn’t applied and you’re stopped on a slope, a great deal of pressure is applied to the parking pawl: a small piece of machinery inside the transmission. Always apply the parking brake to save your transmission from unnecessary strain.
Respond Quickly to Signs of Trouble
If you hear strange sounds from below while shifting, check the fluid and consider asking a technician to look. And if the gears ever hesitate, slip, or refuse to shift, your gearbox certainly needs professional attention.
Schedule Regular Ford Transmission Maintenance
When you book a routine transmission service with us, we’ll send you reminders whenever it’s time for a visit. As with all vehicle components, routine maintenance is the key to a healthy gearbox and minimal transmission repairs over time.
Visit Cloninger Ford of Salisbury in Salisbury, NC, today to have your car’s transmission checked by qualified technicians. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are committed to delivering a top-notch customer experience, whatever vehicular issues you need help with.
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