3 Simple Tips for Preventing Catastrophic Transmission Problems


August 8, 2023

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Major transmission trouble can be extremely expensive to address, so it’s worth taking some preventive measures. At Cruz-N-Carz, we provide expert transmission service in the greater Pearland, TX area that’ll help to reduce the risk of serious problems. But if your transmission does need repair, we can expertly handle it. Here are three ways to help prevent severe transmission trouble.


Keep Up with Transmission Fluid Exchanges

Transmission fluid provides lubrication, cooling, fluid pressure, and rust prevention. To avoid serious transmission issues, it’s very important that you’re driving with the right amount of unpolluted transmission fluid. It’s often recommended that vehicles get the transmission fluid exchanged somewhere between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, but it’s best to check your owner’s manual for your vehicle’s exact mileage point for this service and then consistently abide by it. Contaminated transmission fluid can cause symptoms such as gear slippage and whining noises.


Routinely Check Your Transmission Fluid

It’s a good habit to check your transmission fluid every month. You should do this even if you don’t have reason to believe that there’s a problem with your fluid. By regularly checking your fluid, it’s much more likely that you’ll notice early if your fluid gets too low and/or begins to burn. Transmission fluid is generally best checked with the car still running.


Get to the Shop ASAP if You Notice Any Sign of Transmission Trouble

Seemingly minor transmission issues are notorious for quickly escalating. This makes it very important that you get to the shop when you first suspect that trouble is brewing. Common symptoms of transmission trouble include slipping gears, fluid leaks, and delayed/rough shifting. If you drive a stick shift, you’ll want to be mindful of signs of a clutch problem, such as burning odors, grinding, and a clutch pedal that has become spongy/sticky/noisy.


Transmission Repair in Pearland, TX

When you need auto repair in Pearland and the surrounding area, contact Cruz-N-Carz at (281) 412-0475. At our local auto shop, we can expertly handle your vehicle’s repair and maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!

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