Vehicle Transmission Service in Junction City, KS

As you’re driving around Fort Riley, Salina, and Ogden, you may not think much about your transmission, especially if it’s an automatic. To keep your transmission shifting gears seamlessly, you need to have it serviced regularly with preventative maintenance from D.E.L. Motors.

Getting to Know Your Transmission

Your transmission is one of the two most important systems in your vehicle to get you where you want to go. (The other one is the engine.) The job of the transmission is to change the rotational speed of the engine into road speed for your wheels. Basically, it communicates between the engine and the wheels. The transmission shifts gears based on whether you want to speed up or slow down. To shift gears, the transmission requires fluid.

You have two choices when it comes to the transmission: automatic and manual. With a manual transmission, you must use the shifter when you want to change gears. An automatic transmission does the work for you. The transmission fluid in an automatic transmission builds up hydraulic pressure to shift the gears.

Servicing Your Transmission

To keep your transmission running smoothly, you need the fluid replaced every so often. Just like with brake fluid and oil, transmission fluid gets dirty and is less effective at its job. The Service Center at D.E.L. Motors will flush the transmission and replace the old fluid with new.

How often you need this service depends on the type of transmission you have, how much you drive, and the manufacturer’s guidelines. You want to keep the fluid clean because the additives in the fluid are essential to lubricate and cool the gears in the transmission. When the fluid is dirty, debris can get in and damage the parts of the transmission, which leads to an expensive repair.

Signs You Need Transmission Service

If you stick with the recommended service schedule in your owner’s manual, you should never have any problems with your transmission. If you own a used model with no manual or just haven’t changed the fluid for some time, you may see signs that it’s time for transmission service.

• Car shakes or sputters regardless of your speed.
• You smell something burning under the hood.
• There is a delay in shifting gears.
• You see fluid under the vehicle that is reddish in color.
• The transmission slips or grinds when you press on the gas pedal.
• The transmission fluid is cloudy or smells bad when you check it on the dipstick.
• You struggle to switch gears with a manual transmission.

If you notice any of these problems, you can schedule service online with D.E.L. Motors or give us a call. We’ll service your transmission to get you back on the road. Regular service for your transmission now can prevent problems further down the road.

Let D.E.L. Motors help you enjoy a smooth ride mile after mile with our transmission service. Contact us today for an appointment or to get your questions answered about transmissions and transmission care.