Transmission Repair in Ventura, CA
What is a Fluid Flush?
Transmission fluid is necessary for safe, efficient unit operation. It lubricates the internal transmission parts and keeps the transmission's temperature cool enough to prevent damage. Over time, however, the fluid can degrade and become dirty, causing it to lose some of its protective value. Most automakers, therefore, recommend routine preventive maintenance services for their transmissions. A fluid change entails draining old fluid and refilling it with new product. Removal by loosening the drain plug empties about a third of the transmission fluid, while a pan drop exchanges significantly more fluid. Using either method, some of the old fluid that may be contaminated with metal shavings or other debris is left behind. A transmission flush eliminates this concern. We drain all the fluid and pump clean solution through until it runs clear before refilling the unit with new fluid. If it's time for a fluid flush, let the ASE-certified technicians at Dave Wilkes Transmission in Ventura, California, help you with transmission repair.
Multiple Benefits
Although it's always important to maintain a sufficient transmission fluid level and your car may need an occasional fluid change, a full transmission fluid flush can have multiple benefits. In general, this service allows you to get greater life from your transmission. Keeping the fluid clean and free of contaminants reduces premature wear of internal transmission parts, so you'll have to make extensive repairs less frequently. Because transmission fluid is vital to cooling the unit, a fluid flush serves you well by removing burned fluid and debris. Your transmission will remain cool, a factor important to protecting gears, clutches, and bearings. After a fluid flush, your auto's transmission will shift better with fewer concerns such as jerking, slipping, or hesitating. Similarly, debris shavings and sludge are removed during a flush, preventing clogs that inhibit the flow of transmission fluid. Since the unit operates with less drag and friction, power is transferred more easily from the engine to the wheels. This, in turn, saves on gas consumption.
Professional Attention Matters
As you likely realize, a transmission flush isn't a job for amateurs. Shop owner/operator Dave Wilkes has been in the automotive industry since 1968. He's owned this shop since 1993, operating it with the mechanical expertise and integrity required to be recognized by ATRA, AAA, and the Better Business Bureau. Get maximum use out of your vehicle's transmission. Bring it to Dave Wilkes Transmission for a transmission flush and all transmission repairs.
