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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I get a transmission fluid exchange?
For most vehicles in Edmond, we recommend an exchange every 50,000 miles. Oklahoma’s heat and stop-and-go traffic can break down transmission fluid faster than standard manufacturer intervals suggest. Regular exchanges keep the system clean and cool, preventing expensive internal damage over the long term.
Can I drive my car with a transmission warning light on?
It is not recommended. A transmission warning light indicates that the computer has detected a fault in the system. Continuing to drive can turn a simple sensor repair into a total transmission replacement. It is best to have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
What is the difference between a flush and an exchange?
A standard drain only removes about 30% of the fluid. Our transmission fluid exchange uses specialized equipment to replace nearly all the old fluid, including what is trapped in the torque converter and cooler lines. This ensures your system is running on entirely fresh, protective fluid.
Is a transmission repair always expensive?
Not necessarily. Many transmission issues are caused by low fluid, faulty sensors, or minor leaks that are relatively simple to fix. By visiting an honest transmission shop in Edmond at the first sign of trouble, you often avoid the high costs of a full rebuild.
Should I repair or replace my transmission?
This depends on the age of your vehicle and the extent of the damage. We provide a detailed cost-benefit analysis for transmission replacement versus repair. Our goal is to help you choose the most responsible financial and mechanical path for your specific situation.
Schedule your transmission inspection online or call (405) 442-9033.
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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.
Have more Questions?
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"Thank you for a quick response for the needed repairs on our 2005 Taurus. Unfortunately, the car was beyond reasonable repairs so we thank you for letting us park the car on your lot while we decided how to dispose of the car."
- AMS