Proper Manual and Automatic Transmission maintenance is a critical procedure necessary to ensure maximum transmission performance and life. Transmission fluid not only cools and lubricates the transmission, but in Automatic Transmissions it is also pressurized that makes the transmission move. Changing the fluid before the fluid starts to break down and lose its properties, as well as keeping the transmissions fluid levels full, are the only forms of maintenance that can extend the life of your transmission.

Maintenance intervals are different on each vehicle. Depending on the vehicle type, transmission type, and how the vehicle is being used all play a part to how frequently you should perform this procedure. If you have a question on how often you should have maintenance performed on your vehicle, give West Michigan Transmissions a call at 616.534.7767 and we’d be glad to discuss the interval that is best recommended for your vehicle. Our standard business hours are 8a to 6p, Monday through Friday.

Automatic Transmission Maintenance

Maintenance on your vehicles Automatic Transmission consists of routinely changing the transmission fluid, cleaning or replacing the screen or filter, removing the sediments that build up in the transmission pan, making any necessary adjustments to the bands and linkages when applicable. Also, locating and repairing any potential transmission fluid leaks should they exist.

Transmission fluid is what keeps your transmission cool and lubricated. Changing the fluid before the fluid starts to break down and lose its properties, as well as keeping the transmissions fluid levels full, are the only forms of maintenance that can extend the life of your transmission. Maintenance intervals are different on each vehicle. Depending on the vehicle type, transmission type, and how the vehicle is being used all play a part to how frequently you should perform this procedure. If you have a question on how often you should have maintenance performed on your vehicle, give West Michigan Transmissions a call at 616.534.7767 and we’d be glad to discuss the interval that is best recommended for your vehicle. Our standard business hours are 8a to 6p, Monday through Friday.