The transmission is the second most complex part of your car after the engine. Its purpose is to translate the raw power of our engine into refined energy to move your wheels at the desired speed. The transmission works continuously, and to keep it operating efficiently requires a regular transmission service. As your Genesis dealership, we want to tell you more about this important service.
Benefits of a Transmission Service at Your Genesis Dealership
Improved Performance
The transmission consists of hundreds of fast-moving parts, many of which depend on friction to work effectively. Transmission fluid circulates through the transmission and cools the hot components. It also provides the hydraulic power that allows the gears to move. In time, the transmission fluid becomes thicker and loses these special properties.
Old transmission fluid will lead to damaged transmission components. Transmission seals can dry out and leak, and as transmission fluid is lost, your transmission will start to overheat. When we perform a service, we remove and replace the fluid, check each component, and remove and replace all seals. You’ll notice an immediate improvement in performance as your transmission will respond faster and smoother.
Prevent Transmission Damage
As we saw above, transmission fluid provides several important benefits. It coats each component in a friction-resistant covering that allows components to move against each other without damage. As the fluid moves through the transmission, it absorbs dirt, metal shavings, and other debris. This debris is collected by a magnet in the transmission filter and pulled to one side.
The older fluid becomes too thick to protect the components against friction damage. This can result in gears grinding against each other and gear teeth breaking. It also loses its heat-resistant properties, and the fluid can overheat and burn. If this happens, you’ll smell a burning rubber-like stench. Servicing your transmission prevents any of these problems from occurring.
You Save Money
The transmission is very complex, and many of its components can be easily damaged by friction and heat. If the transmission overheats, it can get hot enough for components to seize up. In this situation, you could be faced with a transmission rebuild, where the transmission is taken apart and rebuilt from new and undamaged parts.
Servicing your transmission is a small financial outlay that brings you big dividends. If your transmission is regularly serviced, serious problems are highly unlikely. Our Genesis-trained technicians can identify and repair potential problems before they cause a problem for your transmission. In addition, a healthy transmission reduces wear and tear on other vital systems like your engine.
Contact our service department today at Genesis of Waipio and book a service for your transmission. You’ll drive away with the peace of mind of knowing your transmission is in perfect condition.
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