Transmission Services in Las Vegas, Nevada

When Should You Get Transmission Maintenance Done?

As for when you should take your vehicle into Meineke at Las Vegas NV to have transmission maintenance and possibly transmission repair work done, the short answer is: You should get transmission repair work done whenever your transmission shows signs of failure. There are many different ways in which you can tell your transmission is going out. If you experience hesitation when shifting gears, falling out of gear, or shifting gears for no reason, those are all warning signs. Grinding and shimmying between gears are also bad omens, and even unusual noises or whining sounds can point to the urgent need for transmission repair work.

How Often Should You Get a Transmission Flush?

It’s important to take your vehicle to Meineke whenever you notice problems with the transmission. As for how often you should have a transmission flush, that depends on the vehicle; some manufacturers recommend getting a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or so, others every 100,000. You can check in your owner’s manual, but what we really recommend is just having your transmission fluid looked at when you take your vehicle in for routine maintenance, like a tire rotation or oil change.

Why Might You Need Transmission Repair Done?

Transmission service is needed for a couple of reasons. One, you may have dirty transmission fluid—and dirty transmission fluid needs to be flushed and replaced, otherwise it’s just not very effective. Two, even with transmission fluid, your gears may still take on some wear and tear, and transmission repair work can become necessary for them to work properly again.

Schedule a Transmission Maintenance Appointment with Meineke

What’s more, Meineke makes it incredibly easy to schedule a transmission service appointment. Just visit the Meineke website to request an appointment at Meineke in Las Vegas NV. Taking care of your transmission is important for the good of your vehicle—and the Meineke team strives to make it as easy as possible for you!

Transmission Maintenance: Understanding the Basics

Your vehicle’s transmission is among its most important systems; without it, it’s impossible for your automobile to function optimally. Thus, it’s critically important to take care of your transmission, and to make transmission repair part of your routine auto maintenance habit. First and foremost, it’s good to understand what the transmission does. Think of a multi-speed bicycle: you begin by pedaling in a low-gear, which allows you to quickly accelerate, but not really reach a high top speed. Then, once you start coasting, you can switch into a higher gear, and thus achieve higher speed. Your automobile’s transmission works in a similar fashion, helping to regulate the power generated by your engine as relative to your current speed. It can only do this when it’s well taken care of, though, and that encompasses a regular check of the transmission fluid as well as the occasional transmission flush.

How Frequently is Transmission Maintenance Needed?

Some auto manufacturers recommend that you get a transmission flush every 30,000 miles. For other cars, it’s just once every 100,000 miles. You can check your owner’s manual for a general estimate, but really what we recommend is just asking a Meineke service professional to check transmission fluid levels every time you get an oil change or tire rotation. Just make it part of your preventative maintenance routine, and stay on top of all your transmission maintenance requirements!