Do You Need An
Automatic-Transmission Fluid Service?
Does your vehicle's automatic transmission experience:
- Hard Shifting
- Slippage or Chatter
- Frequent Trailer Towing
- High Operating Temperatures
- Late or Infrequent A.T.F. Services?
The Problem
More than
one-third of all transmission problems are caused by fluid breakdown. More than
just a lubricant, Automatic-Transmission Fluid (ATF) is actually a vital
component in the operation of an automatic transmission. Under normal use, heat
and friction in the transmission are a catalyst for oxidation and acid buildup.
The result is the formation of sludge and varnish deposits in the system.
Once this
process starts, these contaminates along with eroded metal particles, can build
up in critical areas and clog filters, restricting the flow of transmission
fluid. Traditional ATF services only remove about 30% of the old, oxidized
fluid, leaving behind large amounts of contaminants and debris. If the
transmission is not serviced properly, serious malfunction or even system
failure can occur, causing costly repairs.
To learn more about
the condition of your transmission look closely at the fluid on the dipstick.
Condition of
Fluid
- Dark Color
- Varnished or Tacky
- Pink, Milky Color
- Metal Particles in Fluid
- Burnt Odor
Possible
Cause
- Clutch-Pack Slippage
- Overheating
- Water/Coolant Contamination
- Internal Damage
- Transmission Overheating and/or Slippage
An experienced technician, using a specially designed machine, will perform an
Automatic-Transmission-System Fluid Exchange Service. First, ATF Cleaner is
added to the old fluid system to clean and suspend residue, wear particles and
varnish deposits. The vehicle's automatic transmission system is then attached
to the machine.
The machine
evacuates the contaminated fluid from the entire system, including the torque
converter, housing, cooler and lines. Simultaneously, new, clean, ATF is
introduced into the system. To complete the service, ATF Supplement is added to
help fortify new fluid, resist oxidation breakdown, and keep seals soft and
pliable.
An ATF service can help to:
- Extend Transmission Life
- Revitalize Seals & O-Rings
- Reduce Hard Shifting & Slippage
- Avoid Costly Repairs
