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Three Leading Causes of Avoidable Transmission Problems

Your car’s transmission is a crucial part of the power train, converting the engine’s power into the force that makes your tires roll. Transmission care is fairly simple and very important. Simple maintenance checks and responsible driving will allow your transmission to run smoothly for the life of your car. Here is a short list of transmission problems that you can avoid with proper care:

Fluid Leaks

Just like many other components in your car, the transmission needs fluid to run smoothly and effectively. Transmission fluid works by lubricating the many moving parts within the transmission, and being low on transmission fluid puts the mechanism at great risk. Checking for leaks and low fluid levels is a great way to keep your transmission healthy.

Overloading

Driving responsibly on your transmission is another way to ensure that you don’t have any problems. Transmissions can be overworked by being used to haul loads that they were not built to handle. Using a small car to pull a large trailer will cause the transmission to work too hard and overheat—or potentially break altogether. Another way to drive with the transmission in mind is to change gears and gear ranges carefully.

Overheating

Overheating can occur in several ways and cause a variety of problems. First of all, a transmission can overheat if it is overworked, and this can compromise its structural integrity. It can also overheat if the rest of the engine overheats due to a problem with the radiator. Aside from structural weakening, overheating can essentially cook the transmission fluid, rendering it useless as a lubricant.

If you want to make sure that your transmission is holding up and that your fluid is in good condition, then call Miramar Transmission at (888) 789-4786. We specialize in the repair and maintenance of vehicles in the San Diego area. Please contact us online for more information about our services and location.

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Over time, your car’s transmission and engine will begin to wear out and become less efficient. To learn more about the effects of wear and tear on your vehicle, how to maintain your car’s transmission, how modern auto transmissions work, and what auto transmissions will be like in the future, visit the following websites.

· Learn more about how a dual-clutch automatic transmission works by going to AutoBlog.com.

· Read about how a CVT transmission works at HowStuffWorks.com.

· Fewer new cars than ever come with manual transmissions. To find out more about this changing trend in car transmissions, visit InsideLine.com.

· Read about how wear and tear affects your vehicle, and which components need replacing on a regular basis.

· Go to Discovery.com to find out how a car transmission affects gas mileage and how you can improve the efficiency of your transmission.

For more information about transmission, clutch, or general vehicle repair in San Diego, contact Miramar Transmission at (888) 789-4786.

Simple Car Maintenance Prevents Expensive Repairs

Keeping your car for as long as possible is a great way to save money on car repair related costs in the long run. Watch the video to learn about the most important maintenance concerns for your car.

Change your engine oil and filter every 3,000 miles or twice per year. You can use fully synthetic oil to go up to 8,000 miles in between oil changes, but it does tend to cost more than conventional oil. Other important things to do include changing the transmission fluid and filter every 30,000 miles, and replacing your coolant according to your car’s owner’s manual to avoid needing expensive repairs.

For high-quality car maintenance and repair services, come to Miramar Transmission of San Diego. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 789-4786. We are happy to help!

A Look at Modern and Future Transmission Technology

There are a variety of auto transmissions available on today’s vehicles. The most common types are either automatic or manual transmissions. But there are two new types of transmissions—continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and dual-clutch automatic transmissions (DSGs)—that are becoming more popular. Continue reading to find out more about modern and future transmission technology.

Continuously Variable Transmissions

Also known as CVTs, this type of transmission is popular as a modern transmission option in both Japan and the United States. CVT transmissions get better fuel economy than any other modern transmissions, but they do not handle torque as well as a DSG. You’ll typically find CVT transmissions in economy cars and hybrids.

Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmissions

Commonly called a dual-shift gearbox (DSG), this type of transmission allows the driver to choose between automatic mode and a clutchless manual mode. In either case, shifting is smoother and quicker than a typical automatic or manual transmission. Furthermore, DSGs don’t weigh very much and they can fit into a small space. This makes DSG transmissions ideal for cars built for sporty driving.

The Future of Transmissions

The production of clutchless transmissions, such as the CVT and DSG transmissions, is on the rise. In the future, you can expect more of these sorts of transmissions, as well as automatic transmissions with a greater number of gears, which allows for better fuel economy and more efficient acceleration. And as far as manual transmissions go, they’re still generally the cheapest transmissions to service and purchase. But with fewer people each year driving them in the United States, the future of manual transmissions remains uncertain.

Whether you own a car with a brand-new transmission or one that is older, you’re going to need to see a mechanic that knows how to maintain it. For affordable, top-notch transmission repair and maintenance in the San Diego area, come to Miramar Transmission. To speak with an expert mechanic, call us at (888) 789-4786.

Understanding How "Wear and Tear" Affects Vehicles Over the Years

Even the highest-quality automobiles that are driven gently and carefully are subject to the forces of time. Over time, the effects of aging, or wear and tear, will affect the way that your car drives. To find out more about the effects of wear and tear, and which auto components should be replaced and serviced on a regular basis, continue reading.

How Engines Age

Auto engines are built differently and maintained differently, which means they will all age very differently. But in general, an older engine loses power over time, and wears through the various engine components a bit faster due to the fact that the engine itself has become less efficient.

How High Mileage Can Affect Transmissions

Today, because of the increases in build quality and material quality, it’s not uncommon to see a couple hundred thousand miles on a car’s transmission. In general, however, an older transmission will need more fluid changes and will probably go through a clutch much faster than a newer transmission will.

Parts That Need Replacement

Auto components that typically wear out and require replacement include axles, shocks, suspension components, clutches, brake components, filters, batteries, windshield wipers, and spark plugs. Most of these components are fairly cheap to replace if you replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommended replacement schedule. Otherwise, you’ll risk expensive auto repairs from driving with a worn part.

Minimizing Wear Over Time

Maintenance is an important part of keeping wear and tear under control. When your easily replaceable components wear out, they take a toll on the parts of your car’s engine and transmission, which are built to last for the lifetime of the car. In other words, replacing the consumable components will extend the life of your auto and reduce the overall effect that wear and tear has on your car.

If you think that any of the parts inside of your auto’s engine or transmission are beginning to wear out, come to Miramar Transmission in the San Diego area for maintenance that will extend the life of your vehicle and reduce the effects of wear and tear. For more information, contact our expert technicians at (888) 789-4786.