BASUC CAR TRANSMISSION CARE

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search M Machen Co-Author: Jan Verhoeff Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 5 Articles Joined: June 18, 2005 United States Transmission Trouble - Fix Your Transmission Fast By M Machen | Co-Author: Jan Verhoeff | Submitted On June 05, 2007 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Have you been wondering if your transmission will make it to the next stop? I bet it will, but just to make sure, here are some clues that will keep you trucking along. Basic transmission care is so simple, it just takes a few minutes and it will extend your vehicle life by years. 1. Change the Transmission oil and filter at least once every 50K miles. 2. When you start your vehicle let it set in neutral to the count of 20 before you put it in gear every morning. 3. Come to a complete stop before you shift into neutral, reverse, or drive. 4. Check transmission fluid frequently and NEVER over fill it. 5. Never spin your tires on pavement, this causes wear and tear on your transmission. Taking care of your transmission is not difficult, but it does require serious thought as to drive patterns, behaviors, and habits of the driver. You must consider your vehicle and never expect more than it should be able to provide mechanically. Overextending the simple uses wear on engine and transmission parts. Keep your tires aired to regulation levels and carefully consider your driving habits. Do they need to change? Becoming a good driver also means being a safer driver. Extending the life of your vehicle with good driving habits may actually save your life. Consider the alternative to bad driving habits. * lower gas mileage * longer tire wear * better long term performance * lower costs and repairs * better maintenance values * less wear and tear on vehicle * better resale market values Are you looking for helpful car care hints? Do you need more information about caring for your transmission? You can learn the basics of good auto maintenance with Jan Verhoeff and Mike Machen on [http://highperformancemaintenance.com/] © 2007 - Mike Machen Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/M_Machen/83978 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face2 Viewed 8,497 times Word count: 276 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Repairs M Machen Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Repairs Article Feed Repairs Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles Repairing Flood Damage to Your Car Step By Step: How to Change A Tyre 7 Tips for Minimizing Auto Repairs Reasons for Fuel Injector Burning What Are Major Issues In Heavy Duty Truck Repair And How To Resolve It What Is Clutch Release Failure? Do Not Commit Common Car Owner Mistakes - Transmission Repair & Replacement How To Get Your Car Out of a Ditch Helpful Tips for DIY Car Radiator Flushing Will a Battery Desulfator Recover or Extend the Life of My Lead Acid Batteries? EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide