You've been noticing issues with your transmission for quite some time now, and your vehicle is starting to show signs of wear. As your gears shift, the clanking sounds intensify, and it is no longer a smooth ride. You begin to wonder if the problem is with your transmission fluid and what you can do to service your car back to the condition it once was. Additives can help restore the properties of your transmission fluid at a fraction of the cost.
How does transmission repair fluid work?
Your vehicle's automatic or manual transmission requires fluid for operation as it helps lubricate moving parts, perform smooth gear shifts, regulate internal temperature, and prevent wear, among other properties. However, over a prolonged period or intense loads, transmission fluid oxides or breaks down and loses some of its frictional properties, which causes slipping, irregular shifting, and possibly even seal leaks within the transmission. A transmission repair fluid is intended to restore some of these properties.
When should I use transmission fix fluid?
If your vehicle's transmission doesn't perform as well as before and starts to generate loud cranking noises, it may be time to use a transmission fix fluid. As transmission oil ages and mixes with impurities, it thickens to form a sludge-like substance. When this happens, it affects the performance of your vehicle. In addition, if you find that shifting gears is more challenging than before, your transmission may have fluid leakage, which causes overheating and can also decrease performance. While an additive or fix may not be able to help you at this stage, if used early on, it can help maintain the fluid's properties and prevent leaks down the road. Vehicles which operate under heavy loads or in rough weather conditions can take advantage of additive fluids. Also, cars with high mileage can significantly benefit from the restoring properties of additives.
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