3 Benefits of Routine Transmission Service at Your Hyundai Dealer

Your transmission works continually to convert engine power into energy to move your wheels. It contains hundreds of parts, many of which generate friction. As time passes, parts will get damaged or wear out. A transmission service will help prevent this damage and enable the transmission to work more effectively. As your Hyundai dealer, we’d like to tell you some reasons you need to visit us for regular service.

You Reduce Future Damage

The transmission is one of the most complex components of your car. It’s composed of numerous individual components, all of which are subject to heat and friction. The transmission fluid that flows through your engine helps to reduce friction by covering the various components in a protective film. This fluid must be replaced regularly as it starts to degrade.

When we service your transmission, they also carefully check all the components. Our technicians are Hyundai-trained, which allows them to spot potential problems before they occur. If a potential problem isn’t seen, it could lead to damage and an expensive repair. When we fix these problems while your car is being serviced, you save time and a future expensive repair.

Your Transmission Will Work More Efficiently

As time passes, transmission fluid becomes thicker and slower. The fluid thickens as it accumulates dirt, rust particles, and other debris in the transmission. The thicker fluid doesn’t just provide the necessary cooling for the transmission components. It also provides less friction protection, and this can increase damage to the gears and other parts.

When we service your transmission, we replace the old fluid, and we remove and replace the transmission filter. The new fluid will move faster and provide better cooling for the transmission. This translates into a transmission that works faster and more efficiently,

You Protect Your Engine

Wear and tear on the transmission will also have an impact on your engine. The engine and transmission are linked by the torque converter which relays the engine’s power. If your transmission is struggling to operate, it will affect your engine performance. A blocked transmission filter, for example, reduces the flow of fluid, which affects the ability of the gears to shift.

If your gears have difficulty shifting, your engine will need more power to overcome this problem. To provide this extra power, your engine will burn more fuel unnecessarily. When your transmission is working effectively, you reduce any strain on the engine. The decreasing strain on the engine reduces future damage and will keep your engine healthier for longer.

These are just a few of the reasons for regular service. Call our service department today at Crain Hyundai of Fort Smith.

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