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How Does My Transmission Work?

Eagle Transmission Shop • July 14, 2020

How your Automobile Transmission Works

Inside a Transmission Dallas Texas

A car transmission is located underneath the vehicle, commonly near the right side of the engine. The four main components of a transmission are the transmission housing, filter, fluid, and gears. The transmission has a bell-shaped metal exterior known as the transmission housing, which protects the gears. Inside the transmission housing is the three shafts: main shaft, idler shaft, and counter shaft.

Regardless of automatic or standard transmission, the gears generate torque and control the speed of your tire rotations. The transmission fluid is extremely important to keep the gears working properly. Without fluid your transmission would burn up and not function. It should never be low on fluid, and would need immediate professional attention. The transmission filter is important too because its purpose is to clean the transmission fluid. A bad filter can lead to a filthy system and cause problems such as shifting.


A Couple Transmission Preventatives

1.Transmission Fluid Maintenance

To prevent damaging your transmission, it is recommended to check the fluid twice a year. You don’t want low transmission fluid to ruin your transmission. Fluid maintenance is much more affordable than replacing a damaged transmission. Checking the fluid is simple enough to do by yourself. Transmission fluid is red to make it easy to spot if it is leaking. If you find that your transmission is leaking, these could be the possible spots that it is leaking from:

·The place between the engine and transmission

·The radiator fluid

·The transmission drain hole

·The speed sensor

·The selector shafts


2.Transmission Fluid Replacement

Keep your transmission filter clean and unclogged. A clogged filter can cause your fluid to get contaminated and may cause damage to the transmission and its functioning. Fortunately, filters are affordable to replace and easy to install. A clean filter keeps the inside of your transmission clean!


3.Report Any Problems

If your car is having any odd symptoms, such as difficulty shifting or slipping transmission, get it checked out by a professional transmission technician. You can call us at Eagle Transmission Shopfor a free initial check to diagnose your car. A transmission problem or potential transmission problem is not a thing to ignore.


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