Transmission Service

Transmission Service with Stanley Auto Group

One of the most complex systems in your vehicle is your transmission, and you can’t get anywhere without it. It is also one of the costliest components of your vehicle’s operation. It makes sense to maintain it to keep your vehicle running and keep it from costing you more down the road. If you live in or near Brownwood, Eastland, or Gilmer, you can count on Stanley Auto Group to be there for you and your transmission to help you get the most out of your new or used vehicle.

What Exactly is a Transmission?

Your transmission is what converts the rotational speed of your engine into road speed for your wheels. The gears need to shift seamlessly when more power and RPMs are needed as you increase speed or increase power. To do this properly, your transmission needs to stay cool and lubricated with clean fluid.

Your transmission is needed for manual and automatic transmissions alike, so regular transmission inspections and services are important to extend the health and life of your vehicle. In an automatic transmission, the transmission fluid has an additional purpose to help engage hydraulic pressure to shift gears automatically. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a regularly scheduled transmission service in the form of a transmission fluid purge and exchange, so your transmission continues to function efficiently.

Why is Transmission Service Important?

Your transmission is very complex, and all its components must be functioning at their best for optimal performance. The transmission is what makes the flywheel function, which powers the gears. In essence, the transmission moves between gear sets to control the speed, output, and torque of your wheels. When your gears switch between sets, we call it “shifting”. On automatic transmissions, these shifts occur automatically, without direct input from the driver. With a manual or standard transmission, the driver uses a clutch to safely engage your gears for upshifting or downshifting. These are the most common transmission types, but there are others like automated manuals, Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs), toroidal, and others.

Transmission systems are critical to having a functional vehicle. The bottom line is without a functional transmission you cannot go anywhere. Breakdowns from transmission system failures are more common than most people realize. Automatic transmission repairs are complicated, making them more expensive than manual transmission repairs since they involve more intricate parts. It is vital that your transmission system, regardless of type, is well-maintained for your safety and the safety of others on the road. If you have never had a transmission service performed on your vehicle, then perhaps it is time to do so before problems arise.

If you need to schedule a transmission service for your vehicle, contact us and set up an appointment. Transmission services usually take about an hour, but they are well worth it in the long run. You can wait in our comfortable waiting area, which includes complimentary Wi-Fi.

If you have further questions about transmission services, check with our service departments at our Stanley Auto Group dealerships.