5 Signs It’s Time to Flush Your Transmission

5 SIGNS IT'S TIME TO FLUSH YOUR TRANSMISSION 1 STRANGE NOISES • If you hear grinding or other odd noises, stop and check your transmission fluid • Fluid should be bright red, not brown or black • If the fluid level is fine, but fluid is brown, it's probably time for a transmission flush 2 SHIFTING TROUBLES • Clean transmission fluid is • A flush can keep your essential for manual and transmission running trouble-free automatic transmissions • A dirty transmission can cause you to have shift concerns ** 3 GEAR SLIPPING • Your transmission needs pressure to keep it shifting properly • A dirty transmission can impede the flow of fluid that creates this pressure • Dirt and contaminants must be flushed to keep your transmission running properly 4 SURGING • Notice if your car surges forward or falls back unexpectedly • Dirty transmission fluid contains buildup that affects its flow • Inconsistent handling can be scary • Gears need a clean, consistent flow of fluid to operate smoothly and even hazardous in traffic RPM RPM По 5 DELAYS • Normally, your vehicle should be able to move as soon as it's put into gear • Especially relevant for automatic transmission drivers • Watch for stalling or a few-second delay between shifting and moving • Delays can mean that you already have a serious transmission problem It is important to service your transmission every 30,000 to 45,000 miles depending on type of fluid used and the workload being put on the vehicle. If a vehicle has not been serviced within those intervals or service history is unknown and it is having issues and debris or metal shavings are in the fluid, flushing can cause more damage or increase the deterioration rate of the transmission. It is important to have the fluid checked by a reputable company in these situations. A pan service may be more suitable to help prolong the life of your transmission. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: OK TRANSMISSIONS INC. Ok TRANSMISSIONS NCORPORATED wwW.OKTRANSMISSIONS.COM Sources: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/diagnosing-car-problems/mec hanical/5-signs-transmission-trouble.htm#page=4 http://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/5-most-common-signs-that-your-car-ne eds-a-transmission-flush