As mentioned in a previous auto tip, your car’s transmission is one of its most intricate components.  Because of its complexity, there’s quite a bit that can go wrong.  Not only are transmission problems annoying, but they are dangerous, too.  For example, cars with transmission issues have been known to roll even when in park, or begin to drive while in neutral!

Yes, repairing a shot transmission is costly, but there are steps you can take to help keep your transmission in good shape.  Inspect around your car for fluid leaks of any sort.  If you find a leak, get the problem corrected (interesting note: USPS employees are required to inspect their LLVs for leaks prior to daily departure).  Keep tabs on the level of your transmission fluid, and observe its color.  Remember, it needs to be changed when it starts to look brown, and remember to use same type of transmission fluid listed in your owner’s manual.  (Don’t mix and match fluids!)  When driving, always be sure your car is completely stopped before shifting to reverse or park.  Likewise, be sure to stop completely before shifting from reverse to drive.  And as a final “common sense” driving instruction (that is sometimes overlooked), whenever you shift out of park make sure to keep your foot on the brake!  If you follow the above advice, your transmission will be very happy.

However, even if you diligently check your fluid levels and drive properly, transmission problems sometimes do appear.  If you think you’re in need of transmission repair, maintenance, or simply want to change your transmission fluid, bring your car to MOTEC Auto Care Clinics in San Diego and let our team of experts assist you.  A damaged transmission will not repair itself, and it’s always best to fix it fast before further harm occurs.

Thanks to the miracle of computers, today’s cars are more complex than ever. This complexity means that more can go wrong with your car. Even your transmission is likely controlled by computers. The transmission directs power from the engine through the gears and drive shaft to rotate your vehicle’s wheels. While stick-shifting vehicles allow drivers to change gears manually, automatic transmissions rely on computers to change gears when various speeds are attained. Because of today’s standard integration of computers, it is essential that you take your vehicle to a professional with the proper computerized diagnostic equipment if you suspect something is funny. Most reputable professionals–including MOTEC–offer free diagnostic tests for your car.

Your car’s transmission is highly intricate, consisting of hundreds of moving parts. If something were to go wrong, imagine how long it would take to fix if you had to manually troubleshoot the myriad combinations of moving parts. Talk about a long, multi-variable calculus problem! Yes, solving a transmission problem is not fun. This is where a transmission repair specialist is needed.

How do you know if your transmission is shot? Here are a few things to listen for. Do the gears slip, or turn without always meshing properly while accelerating or breaking? Do they do the same when changing from drive to reverse with your foot on the break? Does your car, without rhyme or reason, suddenly shift into other gears while you’re driving? If you car is experiencing any of the above symptoms, it may be due for transmission repair. Free diagnostic tests are often administered to determine whether or not this is necessary for your car.

Think you have a transmission problem? MOTEC is here to help. MOTEC Auto Care Clinics offers advanced transmission repair and analysis in San Diego. If you should need to rebuild your transmission, let the professionals help you. Bring your car to our San Diego location and we’ll let you know what is necessary. Why pay for what you don’t need? We’ll run a battery of free diagnostic tests on your car to isolate the problem. If you do have to rebuild your transmission, our team of experts will take care of everything and even test drive your car (to make sure it is roadworthy) before returning it to you. We guarantee your satisfaction.