Salt Lake City UT Transmission Repair Shop Can Get Your Car Running Again

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.

If transmissions are going to develop problems it usually begins with fluid leakage. At first, you may notice a tiny amount of red fluid coming from your car. Over time, the leak is likely to get worse and you might need to add fluid occasionally. Fluid leaking is not to be taken lightly, because it is a sign of trouble.

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.

Manual transmissions usually develop problems with the clutch. Clutches are large disks that mounts in proximity to the flywheel. This is what engages transmissions to engines and is an essential part of drive trains. Clutch disks can become worn in the same way that disk brake pads wear. Once a clutch is too thin it will begin to slip.

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.

No matter what kind of problems you have with your transmission, you can depend on your local shop for help. It's best to have the fluid and filter changed at the manufacturer's recommended intervals. This keeps all the internal parts clean and good condition. Your service technician will also perform a complete inspection.




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