Transmission Service Near Plattsburg, MO

Close up view of a vehicle's transmission

Transmission Service at Victory Chevrolet of Savannah

One of the most important systems in your car, truck, minivan or SUV is your transmission. To ensure that your vehicle runs well, you must keep your transmission clean and gears well lubricated so that shifting is easy and seamless. If you live near  Plattsburg, Maryville, or Atchison, you can have quality, professional transmission service at Victory Chevrolet of Savannah. Our team of experts in our service department is well-trained and highly experienced in maintaining your transmission and other systems.

What is the Transmission?

This is one of the most important and complex systems in your vehicle. It converts rotational speed from your engine into the road speed your vehicle needs to get you from one place to another. In order for your gears to shift easily and seamlessly, your transmission needs to stay well-lubricated and clean with regular transmission service and transmission fluid replacement. Regardless of whether you have a manual or an automatic transmission, both systems need regular maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Regular transmission inspections are critical to improve the performance of the vehicle and to extend its life.

For an automatic transmission, the fluid in the system does more than keep your transmission clean, cool, and lubricated. It adds hydraulic pressure for the gears in your vehicle to shift automatically.

The Role of Your Transmission

It is important to have regular transmission maintenance done to your vehicle. It is a complex system of gears that the flywheel in the engine powers to keep the vehicle moving. Transmission fluid moves between gear sets to increase or decrease speed and torque on the wheels. When the transmission switches from one gear to another, it is shifting gears. In an automatic transmission, this function occurs without direct action from the driver. With a manual transmission, the driver has to physically change the gears by using a clutch pedal and a gear shift to make the transmission move between gear sets to transfer more or less power to your wheels as needed.

How Do I Know If My Transmission Needs Service?

Most likely you will know there is problems by the feel of the vehicle when it shifts gears, but some other signs and symptoms include:

  • In manual transmissions, the gear shift is difficult to move or won’t move.
  • When checking transmission fluid, is it low, cloudy, or has an unpleasant odor.
  • The transmission grinds, jumps, or slips during acceleration.
  • A burning odor beneath the hood.
  • Visible signs of fluid leaking from the vehicle.
  • Vehicle shuddering or shaking at any velocity.
  • Slow, delayed gear shifting.

How Often Should I Have Transmission Services?

The best practice for how often to have the transmission serviced will be found in your owner’s manual. Consult it for the manufacturer’s recommendations or you can contact us if you have questions regarding your transmission. Check your transmission fluid levels often to inspect the fluid on the dipstick for signs that you may need to add fluid or that you need to have the fluid changed.

If you think you need transmission service, contact us with a phone call or schedule your appointment online today.