Bockman’s Auto Care Tech Question On Your Transmission

Bockman’s Auto Care Tech Question:
My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite Illinois state park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV. It took all weekend to get towed out and get back home.

What can I do to prevent transmission problems in the future?

Bockman’s Auto Care Answer:
Transmission repairs can be expensive at Sycamore auto service centers. On top of that poor Suzanne was in the Illinois backcountry. Her vacation weekend turned into three days of car repairs.

Look, SUV transmissions are tough and durable. All you have to do to maintain them is replace the fluid on schedule. The fluid gets contaminated with bits of clutch plates and metal. Dirty transmission fluid under pressure acts like liquid sandpaper, eating away at important gaskets and seals. Then your transmission doesn’t shift as well. It can start to leak and overheat. And then you could end up like Suzanne.

Another thing: if you carry heavy loads or tow a trailer on Sycamore highways, your transmission is working much harder and running hotter than under normal conditions. Your transmission fluid may need to be changed sooner. Check your SUV owner’s manual for your severe service schedule or talk with your honest Bockman’s Auto Care tech about when you should have your transmission serviced.

Sycamore drivers who do a lot of towing may want to consider adding an external transmission cooler to reduce transmission operating temperatures and extend its life.

Give us a call

Bockman’s Auto Care
2158 Oakland Drive
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
815.756.7413
http://www.bockmansautocare.com/

At Bockman’s Auto Care in Sycamore Illinois (60178) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 815.756.7413. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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