Transmission Service

When it comes to the maintenance and care of your vehicle, no part or system is less important than any of the others. Whether you drive an SUV that uses continuously variable transmission or an automatic ten-speed, or you enjoy a bit more control with a manual-mode transmission from your sedan, you need to ensure that your gears can shift safely. If your transmission is out of sync even a little bit, it can throw off the performance of your vehicle and cause your driving experience around to be less than pleasant.

If you're looking to get a quick fix that helps take care of the problem but doesn't ensure longevity, any mechanic can help you out with adequate service. But, if you want world-class maintenance and care and a service team trained directly by the manufacturer to handle the specific needs of your vehicle, stop by Lancaster Kia, and we will take care of everything! Whether you need something simple like an oil change or your transmission needs more in-depth care, we provide all you need and more! Give us a call, and we'll get you scheduled for an appointment.

Signs that Your Transmission Needs Service

The transmission is important to the function of your vehicle because its job is making sure that the right amount of power goes to your wheels to drive at a given speed. It works by shifting gears to ensure you're operating at the right speed, much in the same way that multi-speed bicycle shifts between gears. If your transmission is at too high of a gear, it will have trouble getting started from a stop, and if you don't keep it well-maintained, you'll start to lose efficiency and might not even be able to drive at all. Drivers who are keeping an eye out for signs that their transmission is in trouble would do well to watch out for indicators like:

• Problems with Shifting Gears- If you have irregularities when shifting gears, this can be a sign that your transmission is in trouble. These signs may include gears shifting for no reason, hesitation when putting the car into gear, jerking when shifting gears, and falling out of gear while driving.
• Grinding or Shimmying Between Gears
• Unusual Noises or Whines while In Neutral
• Burning Odor
• Burnt, Cloudy Transmission Fluid
• Leaking Transmission Fluid

If you happen to notice any of these signs occurring, you might need a transmission repair or replacement. If that's the case, give our dealership in Petersburg a call, and we'll get you in for a service appointment that works with your busy schedule.

How Often Should You Get Your Transmission Serviced?

Your transmission functions with the use of transmission fluid. This fluid acts as a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside your transmission to ensure that it continues to function properly. For automatic transmissions, the fluid also serves as a coolant and transmits power from the engine to the transmission. Automatic and manual transmissions typically have different routine maintenance needs, so knowing which one is important.

For manual transmissions, you should have the fluid changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Automatic transmissions can vary from 30,000 miles to never. We usually recommend that you get a service completed between 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles. If you happen to change it more often, it doesn't do your vehicle any harm. We're happy to help with any of your service needs!

Whether your vehicle needs transmission help, or you are looking for general world-class service, the team at Lancaster Kia wants to help you get an appointment on our schedule! We offer the best diagnostic and repair equipment for all our automotive maintenance and repair, and we ensure that you will drive away happy! Give us a call today to schedule an appointment!