Transmission Service
Transmission Service with Stanley Ford Eastland
Keep your vehicle shifting gears and running smoothly without a problem when you have regular transmission service at Stanley Ford Eastland. You can avoid transmission issues with preventative maintenance. We’re proud to serve our customers in Breckenridge, Stephenville, and Eastland.
What Exactly Does Your Transmission Do?
The transmission on your car, truck, SUV, or minivan is one of the most important components of your vehicle. This component changes the speed of the engine into road speed for your wheels. It allows the gears to shift smoothly. The transmission may be either automatic or manual. Automatic transmissions use transmission fluid. Hydraulic pressure shifts the gears without human assistance. A manual transmission requires the driver to change gears by hand.
Reasons Transmission Service is Important
The transmission in your vehicle is very complicated. It moves between gear sets that are designed to increase or decrease the speed on the wheels. This is known as torque and is referred to as shifting gears. Manual transmissions include a clutch which must be pressed down when you shift gears. Modern vehicles also come with what is known as continuously variable transmissions or CVT's. Other vehicles may have an automated manual transmission which allows the driver to shift gears in an automatic transmission.
The transmission system is a necessary part of your vehicle. Without it, you're not going to go anywhere. To keep your transmission running smoothly, you will need to have it serviced regularly. For automatic transmissions, this also means having the fluid cleaned out and replaced on a regular basis. Failure to maintain your transmission will result in issues, including being stranded on the side of the road.
What is Involved in a Transmission Service?
When you bring your vehicle to Stanley Ford of Eastland, our service center will take care of your transmission service. We may perform a basic fluid drain and refill. Our service technicians can also perform either an automatic transmission or manual transmission fluid change. The fluid is drained out, the system is flushed out and cleaned. It is inspected for any leaks or other issues before being refilled with clean transmission fluid.
It only takes about an hour for our transmission service. It is often completed along with other routine maintenance such as an oil change or tire rotation. If we find other issues or a need for repairs, our service technicians will provide you with a written estimate of the work and the cost.
You should plan to have your transmission serviced regularly. Check your owner’s manual to find out the recommended schedule for the transmission. You can schedule service with the service center at Stanley Ford of Eastland through our online form or give us a call. Regular service is necessary to keep the fluid clean and lubricating the gears on your transmission. Failure to have your transmission serviced regularly can cause debris to damage your transmission parts.
Contact Stanley Ford of Eastland for all your transmission service needs. We're here to help you keep your vehicle running smoothly for as long as you own it.