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.
The Science Behind Your Transmission
The transmission is a mechanical marvel, a complex network of gears, clutches, and sensors that act as the crucial link between your engine and your drive wheels. It continuously adjusts the power and torque from the engine to match your driving speed and conditions. This sophisticated system ensures you have the right amount of power for everything from slow-speed maneuvering to high-speed highway cruising, providing optimal control and fuel efficiency.
This constant, high-friction operation generates an immense amount of heat. To protect its delicate internal components, the transmission relies on a specialized fluid. This transmission fluid serves multiple purposes: it lubricates the moving parts, prevents them from overheating, and helps to clean the system of any metal shavings or debris that accumulate over time. Over many miles, this fluid can degrade, losing its lubricating properties and becoming less effective at dissipating heat. When this happens, your transmission becomes vulnerable to increased wear and potential damage.
Proactive Maintenance at Christian Brothers Automotive Atascocita
To prevent premature transmission failure and costly repairs, our experts at Christian Brothers Automotive Atascocita recommend a proactive approach to maintenance. We advise a full transmission fluid exchange every 50,000 miles for most automatic transmissions. While vehicle manufacturers often suggest a longer service interval, these recommendations may not fully account for the demanding driving conditions that can accelerate fluid degradation. Frequent stop-and-go traffic, heavy hauling, or long periods of idling all put additional stress on your transmission.
Our comprehensive service involves more than just draining the old fluid. We use advanced equipment to perform a complete system flush, which ensures all of the old, contaminated fluid is removed and replaced with new, clean fluid. This process helps to restore your transmission's performance, improve shift quality, and extend its overall lifespan.
When you choose Christian Brothers Automotive Atascocita, you can expect a superior service experience. We believe in building trust through honesty and transparency. We’ll show you the condition of your old fluid and explain the benefits of our service in clear terms. Let us help you protect your investment and keep your vehicle running smoothly for years to come.
Notice a strange noise or feel a hard shift? Our Atascocita Mechanics are experts in transmission diagnostics and repair. Book a service online or call (281) 884-3650.
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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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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"The team at the at Ascocita location are the most professional and honest group i have ever delt with. They get the job done quickly and they stand behind their work."
- Cody weaver