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With automatic transmissions, there is so much misinformation floating around it is hard to know what to do.
Myth
Flushing a transmission will clean the filter.
Truth
Most filter elements are built much like a sock. Fluid enters this transmission filter through the neck and flows out through the fabric. When the fluid is restricted, the transmission is no longer lubricated. .
MYTH
Material in the pan means the transmission is bad.
TRUTHA small amount of fine powderlike material is often found in the transmission pan. Larger pieces of metal and any signs of water indicate a major problem. The best shops will often dissect the filter to find evidence of a problem.
MYTH
Transmission fluid is all the same or this fluid is better than the original fluid.
TRUTH
Manufacturers blend specific fluids to address specific demands of a design. There are several fluids on the market and some shops may use universal of even substandard fluids.
MYTHS
.Automatic transmissions are sealed for life.
TRUTHAutomatic transmissions are in fact susceptible to atmospheric pressure and don't last a lifetime. Do you know if your automatic transmission oil has ever been changed? Surprisingly, simply changing the automatic oil can have a huge difference in the drivability of your car.
MYTHAutomatic transmission have lesser fuel mileage.
● TRUTH
Maybe at one stage this could have been true, but with today’s technology both manual and automatic vehicles get the same fuel mileage.
MYTHAutomatic transmission cars are not fun to drive.
TRUTHAutomatic cars have their advantages too. You don’t have to do any work!But that doesn’t mean driving a car with an automatic transmission isn’t fun too.
MYTH
They’re more expensive to buy.
TRUTH
Second hand car prices are about the same and autos will have less maintenance problems as the engines and transmission will not have been workingso hard.
MYTH They’re more expensive to maintain.
TRUTH
Autos are less likely to go wrong because they have less moving parts and often have a fluid clutch.
Visit AbAutomatics Transmission services to receive the best service.