Ten Tips to a Healthy Transmission
Healthy
Transmission Tip #8.
FLUID LEAKS ARE THE MAIN CAUSE OF TRANSMISSION
FAILURE!
An
automatic transmission is a hydraulic system
that operates on pressurized oil (fluid).
This fluid lubricates the transmission and
applies various friction devices (clutches
and bands) at specific times to change gears
and transfer power from the engine to the
drive wheels. When the fluid drops below
a safe level, lubrication and hydraulic
pressure decrease, causing excessive wear
to major transmission components and in
some cases, immediate failure.
With
the proliferation of self-service gas stations,
drivers are not checking fluid levels of
many major vehicle systems, as they should.
These include motor oil, brake and power
steering fluid, antifreeze, windshield washer
fluid, and of course, transmission fluid.
Learn
to spot transmission leaks. If you normally
park in a garage or driveway, look for fresh
(still wet) oil stains under the front center
of the vehicle. If you park on the street
or in different spaces everyday check for
oil stains before and after you’ve parked
there to see if you left any new ones.
Check
the fluid about every 500 miles or every-other
time you get gasoline. If it is low add
the proper type of fluid until it reaches
the full mark. Do not overfill. Although
overfilling will probably not do damage
because the transmission will push out any
excess through its venting system, that
excess oil could drip onto hot engine or
exhaust components possibly causing a fire.
Transmission
fluid does not evaporate, nor does it burn
like motor oil might through an engine.
If transmission fluid is low it has definitely
leaked out somewhere. The best course of
action is to bring the vehicle to your nearest
Lee Myles TRANSMISSIONS & AutoCare Center
immediately so they can perform a free
CHECK 11 PROCEDURE (WHICH INCLUDES A leak
check) and possibly save you a lot
of money by catching a small problem before
it becomes a major failure.
If
the level is low and you can see fluid dripping
under the vehicle, do not drive it any further.
Doing so could very likely cause additional
damage. Call the nearest Lee Myles TRANSMISSIONS & AutoCare Center
by dialing 1-800-LEE
MYLES.
They will make arrangements to have your
vehicle towed in, to avoid any further damage.
Healthy
Transmission Tip #9.
WHY CHOOSE LEE MYLES?
Experience.
Lee
Myles is
the oldest transmission chain in the United
States. It was started in 1947 to provide
expert transmission diagnosis and repair
to the motoring public.
Capability.
Lee
Myles technicians
are up to date on all of the hundreds of
transmission types on the road today. They
have the equipment and the know-how to diagnose
and repair transmission problems in the
most economical way possible.
A
Procedure You Can Understand. The Lee
Myles
Center Manager will take you through every
step in the diagnostic and, if necessary,
the repair procedure. He or she will make
sure that you understand and are comfortable
with the entire process.
Empathy
And Concern. Lee
Myles
Center Managers are people just like you.
They understand how traumatic it can be
when you first discover or suspect a transmission
malfunction. So they treat their customers
the way they would want to be treated.
Full
Disclosure. Although a transmission
is perceived by many to be a "Black Box"
that they will never understand, at Lee
Myles
we don’t think having it repaired should
be a mystery. That’s why you will always
receive a written estimate upon request
and a repair order that will detail parts
and labor required. You will be invited
to inspect any and all parts to be replaced.
Accountability.
Lee
Myles
is a franchise, a group of independently
owned and operated centers that must conform
to the high standards set by the franchisor.
Unlike dealing with a small local transmission
shop where the owner has the last word,
Lee
Myles
maintains a full time Customer Relations
Department designed to keep its customers
happy. It can be reached at any time by
simply dialing 1-800-LEEMYLES.
Peace
Of Mind. When your transmission has
been serviced or repaired at a Lee
Myles
Center you don’t have to give it another
thought. You’ll know you’ve been treated
to the highest quality service or repair
and customer care standards in the transmission
industry.
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