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 Role of Your Transmission
The transmission is an assembly of gears, sensors, and fluids that acts as a vital link between your engine and your drive wheels. It adjusts the gear ratios to allow your engine to operate at its most efficient speed while your vehicle moves at varying speeds. This process is crucial for everything from a smooth start from a dead stop to maintaining speed on the highway.
All of this mechanical activity generates a significant amount of heat. To protect the delicate internal components from damage, the transmission relies on transmission fluid. This fluid serves as both a lubricant and a coolant, preventing friction and dissipating heat. Over time, this fluid can break down, lose its viscosity, and become contaminated with tiny metal particles and other debris. When this happens, it becomes less effective at protecting the transmission, leaving it vulnerable to overheating and premature wear.
Proactive Care to Extend Transmission Life
Maintenance is the best way to avoid costly transmission repairs down the line. Our experts at Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock advise a proactive approach to transmission care, which includes a complete transmission fluid exchange every 50,000 miles. This recommendation is more frequent than some factory schedules, but it is a crucial step in safeguarding your vehicle. Daily driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic and heavy use, can accelerate the breakdown of transmission fluid.
A fluid exchange is different from a simple drain and fill. We use specialized equipment to flush out all the old, worn-out fluid from the entire system, including the torque converter and cooler lines, and replace it with new, high-quality fluid. This ensures that your transmission is fully protected and operating at peak efficiency. If you're experiencing any warning signs such as slipping gears, difficulty shifting, or a burning smell, it's critical to have your transmission checked immediately.
At Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock, we are dedicated to helping you maintain your vehicle's health and performance. Trust us to provide the expert service and honest advice you need to keep your car running smoothly for years to come.
Keep your car shifting flawlessly with our transmission services in Round Rock. From fluid flushes to complete repairs, we've got you covered. Book a service online or call (512) 920-6104.
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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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