FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN LONG BEACH, CA

A: Most automobile manufacturers recommend that you change your transmission fluid every 3 years or 36,000 miles. Consult your owner's manual for more information. We recommend an annual fluid change. If your vehicle is older or is used for towing, transmission fluid changes may be required more frequently.

To determine if a fluid change is needed, we recommend our External Diagnostic Service, which includes checking the level and condition of your transmission fluid, a road test, and putting your car on a lift to check your external transmission controls. This will keep your transmission, and your vehicle, running smoothly.

A: The price to repair a transmission depends on several factors, such as the cause of your transmission problem, the condition and type of transmission in your car, and the type of service that needs to be done.

Our shop offers an External Diagnostic Service to identify how to fix your problem and keep costs to a minimum. This service includes checking the level and condition of the transmission fluid, road testing your car, and a diagnosis of the external transmission controls. It also determines if there is a transmission problem, and if the problem can be corrected with an external repair or adjustment. Contact us to schedule an External Diagnostic Service.

A: According to most automobile manufactures, normal driving conditions of automatic transmissions can range, but most agree that the following conditions are considered normal:

• Light to Moderate Loads – 1 or 2 Passengers with Very Little Weight Added to the Trunk or Cargo Space
• Keeping the Engine and Transmission Operating at Normal Operating Temperature Most of the Time
• No Excessive Speeding, Drag Racing, Jackrabbit Starts, Hard Braking, or Quick Shifting
• A Driving Mix of about 1/3 City Driving and 2/3 Highway Driving
• Outside Temperature Usually Moderate – Not Too Hot or Too Cold
• Roadways Are Dry, Straight, and Have Moderate Hills or Valleys
• Driving about 12,000 to 15,000 Miles Per Year
• Air Quality Is Moderate and Clean