Transmission Service Princeton, MN Prevents Transmission Repair!

Whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic transmission, it is inevitable that at some point in time it may need some form of transmission repair. This may be one of the most expensive auto repairs you have to make on your vehicle. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for transmission service not only prolongs its life but can prevent a costly breakdown and transmission repair in the future.

4 signs of trouble:

1. Leaking Fluid. Fluid is necessary to cool and lubricate the moving parts of a transmission to maintain a safe and constant operating temperature. The fluid reduces the amount of potentially damaging heat inside the transmission and helps maintain and prolong its use. If the fluid is not kept at the proper level, the pump and other components will quickly begin to wear out.Transmission fluid and filters (just like oil) need to be replaced periodically to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.
2. Check Engine Light. The “check engine” light can be an early indicator that something is starting to go wrong and you should have a transmission service performed as soon as possible. Newer cars have sensors throughout the engine that pick-up irregularities and notify the computer that something is wrong in a particular area. These sensors can detect vibrations and early problems that you may not even be able to feel or see.
3. Grinding, Shaking, Whining, Clunking, and Buzzing. A common sign of trouble in manual transmissions is a grinding sound that is abrupt and mechanical when you shift into a new gear.In automatics, you may hear a whining or buzzing sound. You may feel the car shimmy into each gear, or make a jarring transition, rather than the typical, almost unnoticeable shifts.If this is the case, your automatic may need an adjustment, or possibly some type of transmission repair.
4. Lack of Response. With a manual, you may notice after shifting that the engine will rev up, but the car isn’t moving as quickly as the engine is running. This could be caused by a worn out clutch. Or, if the shift linkage is out of adjustment, the stick shift could pop out of gear and back into neutral. Automatics can have the same lack-of-response problem, noticed when engaging the "Park" or "Drive" selection. If your automatic hesitates when shifting, then it’s likely that a transmission service will be necessary.

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Tires: Incorrect or Correct Tire Repair?

One of the most distressing sights you may see when you are getting into your car could be flat tires. Not only do you have to change the flat before you can drive off, you will need a tire repair. To minimize potential deterioration started by the puncture, it’s a good idea to have it repaired immediately.

Most punctures are caused by small nails and screws less than ¼” in diameter. Generally, the manufacturer’s guidelines allow tire repair of punctures in tread in an area up to ¼” in diameter. However, in the case of larger tread punctures or punctures to the tire’s shoulder and sidewall areas, a replacement is strongly recommended.

Consider these 3 things when having punctures repaired:

• Evaluate the size and scope -- Any tire repair attempted without removing it from the wheel is not correct. Punctures may look repairable from the outside, but when inspected from the inside, damage also may be found inside. Without taking if off, the damage would have been missed.

• Re-establish an airtight seal of the tire’s innerliner – Typically, a mushroom-shaped patch and plug combination will reseal the innerliner effectively on a punctured steel belted radial.

• Completely fill the path the object took through the tire -- A tire repair is complete only if it fills the path the object took. If the innerliner has been punctured, it must be cleaned, buffed, cemented, patched and coated to restore its ability to retain air. This can only be done from inside.

How do you know which procedures a mechanic uses? Ask them! A correct tire repair that follows the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association’s multi-step procedures will usually take about 30 minutes.

As a word of caution, driving on a damaged tire will cause further damage and deteriorate its strength over time. More importantly to consider, when driving at high speeds on an improperly repaired tire, it may suddenly fail, and cause loss of control of your vehicle.

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