Transmission Service
Many people experience catastrophic transmission failure when their vehicle has no more than 130,000 miles. Often, they spend $4000 to $7000 for a new or rebuilt transmission and the reason that this is normal because every car they have owned needed a new transmission at a similar mileage. The fact is: the transmission can last the life of the car. Many people do not realize that the transmission contains fluid and a filter that must be changed regularly to keep the transmission shifting and operating like new. Some automobile manufactures recommend transmission service intervals of 60,000 or 80,000 miles. Still others state that the transmission fluid is filled at the factory and need never be changed. These services are just as important as engine oil changes. This is one of the best investments that can be made in your vehicle. Moreover, if you do, your reward is avoiding that $4000 to $7000 transmission job.
Let’s say a driver experiences hard up or down shifts, or the transmission becoming confused about what gear is appropriate. It may hold a lower gear too long or shift into a higher gear when it is inappropriate for the road speed or the increased acceleration the driver demands with the throttle. These symptoms can signal a transmission that needs rebuilding. Sometimes they can be cleared with just a transmission service.
Transmission shifting is accomplished by solenoids electronically controlled by the transmission control unit. These solenoids open and close valves that allow transmission fluid pressure from a pump inside the transmission to operate bands and clutches that cause one gear to engage while another is disengaged. When the transmission fluid loses viscosity with age and use, or its pressure is diminished passing through a dirty, clogged automatic transmission fluid filter, it cannot solidly operate clutch bands required for smooth, accurate shifting. This is why just a transmission service can sometimes revive a transmission that shifts like it is ready for the wrecking yard.
Shifting solenoids are very simple electrical coils that operate by creating a strong magnetic field. The coils can fail when the insulation breaks down causing wires to short or open. This eliminates large sections of the coil from generating the magnetic field strength required to open and close the valves that control hydraulic shifting pressure. These solenoids can be accessed, tested and replaced while the transmission pan is removed for service. Replacement of a solenoid can often return smooth shifting to a faulty transmission.
ASR will service and diagnose your transmission and find the most economical solution for whatever transmission issue you face. If you do need a new transmission, we can offer a remanufactured, rebuilt or recycled transmission at a price that will meet most budgets.
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