A transmission is obviously one of the most important components in your car. An automatic transmission doesn't require a lot of maintenance, but it's important to do the few steps recommended by GM. There are some common signs that your transmission might be needing a repair soon. Then there's the question of whether to replace a broken transmission, rebuild it or get a brand-new one. Let's tackle a few of those questions here.Â
While motor oil doesn't have much of a smell, transmission fluid does and it's actually kind of a sweet smell. At least we think so. Also, transmission fluid will be red as it sits in a small pool on your garage floor. We recommend not driving your car if you have an active transmission fluid leak because you could run out of fluid before you get to our service center at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac in Mansfield, OH. It's safer to just have it towed here.
Most often, a burning smell just means your vehicle is overheating, which may not be a major issue but should be looked at right away. Any kind of overheating could cause damage to your Chevrolet or Cadillac. Specific to your transmission, a burning smell could mean your transmission is old and it's starting to burn. Ask us if a transmission fluid change might be enough to prolong the life of your transmission or whether something more is needed.Â
If the gears are slipping with your automatic transmission you should get to our service center at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac right away. In fact it's best if you can have your vehicle towed here from Wooster or Ashland, OH or wherever you live. When your gears are slipping, it's likely to be something serious and you could endanger yourself and others on the road just by driving your car.
See us right away and find out if you're simply low on transmission fluid. We can top it off and we'll all hope that solves the problem. If you've had your transmission serviced by a local "do it all" mechanic, he might have used the wrong transmission fluid. That's one reason it's important to work with a GM factory-certified service center like Graham Chevrolet Cadillac. A factory-trained mechanic won't make that mistake, so see us right away.
As you know, a transmission repair or replacement can be one of the most expensive services any service shop can perform, so it's important to use a GM-certified service center. We know your Chevrolet or Cadillac in a way a "generic" repair shop won't and we'll use genuine GM replacement parts. To help prevent problems, GM recommends automatic transmission service every 30,000 - 60,000 miles depending on your vehicle.Â
We approach transmission issues as if we're dealing with our own car. We know there can be a lot of expense in transmission repair and we'll look for the most cost-effective answer available. A lot depends on the age and mileage of your car, truck or SUV. We have the GM training, parts and experience to help you find the right solution. See us for a complete maintenance plan and any advice you need at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac.Â
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