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Why Transmission Service is Essential for Your Vehicle

When and where should you get your transmission serviced? Neglecting routine transmission service is the #1 cause of costly transmission failure. Transmission fluid lubricates internal parts yet contains a friction modifier to allow clutches and spacer steel plates to slip slightly but stick together and rotate when the pressure reaches a set amount. Those properties may sound mutually exclusive—lubricating yet allowing parts to stick together, but automatic transmission fluid (ATF) does both very well. However, over time, the additives and the fluid break down, causing clutches and internal parts to … Read More