No one wants to have the transmission replaced on their vehicle. It’s an expensive fix, and the good news is that there are some things you can do to avoid this. Chief among them is getting regular transmission service from your Acura dealer.
Acura Transmission Care: Tips for Smooth Operation
1. Get Regular Transmission Service From Your Acura Dealer
Your owner’s manual will give you intervals for when you should be getting these services, and you definitely don’t want to neglect them. Transmission fluid protects all the gears within the transmission from grinding against each other and experiencing damage.Over time, the fluid begins to break down because of the heat, and when it does, it can’t do its job protecting the transmission anymore. The longer you go with old fluid or with a filter that’s all filled up, the more likely it is that you will have damage to your transmission itself.
What We Do
During a basic maintenance visit, we will replace the fluid and possibly the filter. We may also replace the gasket material, and in a comprehensive service will also pull out the pan and clean it and carefully inspect the inside of the transmission to make sure there’s no damage there or metal debris. Getting all this done regularly will protect your transmission and keep it running as expected.
Don’t Ride Your Brake
It’s natural to feel a little bit safer with a foot sitting lightly on the brake pedal, just in case. If you’ve ever gotten in the habit of doing this, now is the time to stop. Even a little pressure puts extra strain on your transmission and forces it to work harder than it should have to. If you always feel tempted to ride the brake pedal, the answer is to drive more carefully and cautiously from the start.
Come to a Complete Stop
Many people get into the bad habit of shifting into park while there’s still slightly moving or shifting from reverse into gear before they’ve come to a complete stop. This is very hard on your transmission. Always make sure you have come to a complete stop before you change a gear. Obviously, if you have a manual, you will be shifting among the driving gears while driving, but always make sure that you have completely depressed the clutch before you do so.
Take It Easy in Winter
When the weather is cold, your transmission will serve you better if you accelerate slowly until the engine is fully warmed up. Once the engine does warm up, you can drive as normal, but take your time about coming up to speed at first.For service you can trust, come see us at Open Road Acura of East Brunswick, NJ.
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