Thursday, 29 October 2015

Get Your Car Running Again With The Help Of A Salt Lake City UT Transmission Repair Shop

By Tyrone Sojka


Transmissions in cars are designed to last for many miles without a great deal of work or maintenance. In fact, if you plan to buy a new car every five years or so you may never have trouble. However, with new car prices going up, you may need to hold on the old car for a few more years, and you can depend on your Salt Lake City transmission repair company for assistance.

The most common problem with transmissions is fluid leaking. In fact, you should look under your car periodically for signs of leaking fluids. If you notice reddish colored fluid it's probably coming from the transmission. This is a sign that something is wrong. Transmissions do not normally leak fluid.

Leaky transmissions are usually caused by broken gaskets or seals. If you take care of these issues as soon as they are noticed, you have the best chances for fixing them easily. However, leaks usually get worse over time and the longer you put off repairs, the more likely you'll end up somewhere broken down and stranded on the road.

Vehicles with manual transmissions have few problems except their Achilles heel is the clutch assembly. Clutches are similar to brake pads and will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Proper driving habits can reduce wear and tear on clutches and give you many miles of trouble free service.

Manual transmissions have other clutch components that can go bad. The pressure plate is responsible for placing pressure on the clutch against the flywheel and the throw out bearing engages and disengages the clutch disk. These parts must eventually be replaced, and it should be done by professionals.

When you suspect transmission problems with your car, take it to your shop as soon as you can. For automatic transmissions, make sure to change filter and fluid when recommended to keep the parts in good working condition. While performing maintenance, your mechanic will carefully inspect everything for signs of wear.




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