4 Ways to Help Avoid Ruining Your Transmission

1.Avoid towing too heavy loads

Before you tow be sure to not exceed the recommended weight limit for your vehicle, even when your vehicle is meant for towing. Some cars are not made for towing, so those cars should avoid heavy towing. When a transmission exceeds its weight limit, it may overheat the transmission due to the excessive strain it puts on the transmission.

2.Don’t drive rough

Rough driving is the reason for many damaged transmissions. When people shift gears at high RPMs or accelerate too hard, it may result in a severely damaged transmission. It is best to drive with moderate acceleration, not too fast or too slow.

3.Completely stop before shifting gears

You can cause bad damage to your gears by shifting gears while your vehicle is still moving. Rushing to shift from reverse to drive or drive to reverse may crack or chip gear, or in severe cases, cause your gear to explode. An exploded gear can cause further damage by effecting parts within the transmission, which in turn may completely ruin transmission.

4.Regular car maintenance

It is easy to skip regular car maintenance, but doing so may be the cause of damaged engines and transmissions. It is important to be car smart by ensuring regular car maintenance. Keep up with transmission fluid and oil changes. Also, be mindful of your cooling system, if your coolant gets too low it can overheat your engine and transmission. If your car seems to be acting different, such as, trouble shifting or RPMs revving, bring it in to the shop get diagnosed as soon as possible. Ignoring small problems may cause more serious problems.

If your having transmission a transmission issue bring your car by to Eagle Transmission Shop in Mesquite Serving all of the Dallas Area.