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CAR CARE TIPS
Tips to help extend the life of your automatic transmission
- Allow your vehicle to warm up in cold weather before putting into gear.
- Always come to a complete stop when changing from reverse to drive or drive to reverse.
- Avoid excessive idling in gear.
- Avoid jack rabbit starts.
- Avoid rocking back and forth when you are stuck in snow.
- Check your transmission fluid regularly.
- Never drive low on fluid.
- Change transmission fluid every 40,000 klms or 2 years whichever first.
- Install transmission cooler if pulling a trailer.
- Pay attention to warning lights on dash.
Reasons to come and see us.
- Regular fluid and filter changes.
- Any fluid loss or signs of leaks.
- Harsh engagements into gear.
- Delayed engagement into gear.
- Jerky shifts in-between gears.
- Noises that change with vehicle speed.
- Excessive engine revs or noise.
- Any time you are not sure.
Tips to extend the life of your manual transmission and differential.
- Never ride the clutch!
- Always completely push clutch pedal to the floor.
- Release clutch pedal smoothly.
- Never use clutch pedal as a foot rest.
- Move gear shifter firmly into gear.
- Do not over rev engine between gears.
- Avoid jack rabbit starts.
- Check levels regularly.
- Never drive low on fluid .
- Always add correct fluid.
- Check clutch adjustment and operation yearly.
Reasons to come and see us.
- Regular check ups for adjustments and inspections.
- Any fluid loss or signs of leaks.
- Transmission hard to get into gear.
- Grinding noises shifting gears.
- Clutch pedal hard to push down.
- Excessive engine revs or noise.
- Noises that change with vehicle speed.
- Vibrations that change with vehicle speed.
- Any time you are not sure.