What to Expect With Transmission Services
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
Did You Know: Henry Ford coined the term 'tune-up' while developing his initial automobile prototype.
Understanding the Importance of Your Transmission
Think of your transmission as the bridge between your engine and your wheels. It's a precisely engineered component filled with intricate parts, including gears, sensors, and valves, all working in harmony. Its primary job is to adjust the ratio of engine speed to wheel speed, allowing your car to move at different speeds and handle varying loads. This seamless coordination is what provides you with a smooth and safe driving experience.
This constant, high-level activity creates a significant amount of heat. To protect these vital internal components, your transmission relies on a special fluid. Transmission fluid acts as a lubricant and a coolant, preventing excessive heat buildup and reducing friction. Over time and with regular use, this fluid can degrade, becoming less effective at dissipating heat. As the fluid loses its protective properties, the risk of serious heat damage to your transmission increases significantly.
Proactive Transmission Maintenance at Christian Brothers Automotive Arvada
Our transmission specialists at Christian Brothers Automotive Arvada strongly recommend a proactive approach to maintenance. While many manufacturers suggest a service interval for transmission fluid, we often recommend a full transmission fluid exchange every 50,000 miles. This is a more cautious approach than some factory recommendations, which don’t always account for the demanding conditions of daily driving. The stop-and-go traffic and varying road conditions in and around Arvada can put extra stress on your vehicle's components.
A complete fluid exchange, rather than just a simple top-off, ensures that all the old, contaminated fluid is removed and replaced with fresh, clean fluid. This process helps to extend the life of your transmission and prevent future problems. When you reach that 50,000-mile milestone, or if you notice any strange noises, slipping gears, or delayed shifting, visit your local Christian Brothers Automotive Arvada. We'll perform a thorough inspection and provide the expert service needed to keep your vehicle running smoothly for miles to come.
Get your car's transmission checked by our specialists in Arvada. We'll diagnose any issues and keep your ride reliable. Book a service online or call (970) 780-4015.
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FAQs
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Q. "What factors determine the price of transmission repair?"Many different factors go into determining costs of transmission repair. The major factor is what type of vehicle you drive. The year, make and model of the car, determine how much parts and labor will cost. Another factor is how much damage the transmission has sustained. Your transmission should last a minimum of 100,000 miles by servicing your transmission on a regular basis.
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Q. "What does automatic transmission service include?"Fluid is first drained from the pan during an automatic transmission service. A new transmission filter is installed with a new pan gasket once the pan has been removed. Finally, fresh automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is used to refill the vehicle.
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Q. "Is there a difference between a transmission fluid change and flush?"During a transmission fluid and filter change, it’s only the fluid in the pan that is drained and replaced with new ATF. Four to five quarts of fluid will typically be replaced in this process, while nine to thirteen quarts are replaced during a full transmission fluid flush. The difference in amounts is because the complete flush drains the entire system.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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