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Passenger cars have two types of transmissions: Manual & Automatic. An automatic transmission is essentially an automatic gear shifter. Instead of manually shifting the gears with a clutch on a manual transmission car or a gear shifter on a bicycle, the automatic transmission does everything for you. Transmission Service Wichita>>

Transmission Components Definitions

Planetary Gear Sets – Provides the various forward gear ratios as well as reverse

Torque Converter – Acts like a clutch to allow the vehicle to come to a stop in gear while the engine is still running

Hydraulic System – Sends transmission fluid under pressure to all parts of the transmission to control mechanical components including clutches and bands

Seals & Gaskets – Keeps ATF from going places it’s not supposed to go including out of the transmission

Valve Body – Control center that directs fluid movement to activate servos for proper shifting

What Does The Transmission Do?

The transmission is somewhat of a multipart robot that sends the right amount of power to the wheels to drive at a given speed. The process involves gear shifting. When you don't keep it well-maintained, you'll lose fuel economy or maybe not even be able to drive at all. That is transmission services are listed at different intervals in a vehicles owner’s manual.

How a Manual Transmission Works

The transmission transmits that power to the engine. Pushing the clutch disconnects the engine and transmission. Think of how shifting through the gears of a bicycle works. That is similar how a manual transmissions gears work. When you adjust the gear shifter, it has the same effect as moving the bicycle chain and moves your car into a new gear.

How Does an Automatic Transmission Work?

Imagine having a bicycle that automatically switched to the next gear when it recognizes your bicycle was ready for a lower or higher gear. An automatic transmission is essentially an automatic gear shifter. An automatic transmission does all the shifting for you. An automatic transmission has a torque converter that senses a need for a change of gear as you accelerate and shifts you to a higher gear, and vice versa.

How Do You Check Transmission Fluid?

Always get an understanding of what your vehicle manufacturers recommend for your specific vehicle. For instance, some will require the vehicle to be running and others off. If you don’t follow the owner’s manual, you won't get an accurate reading of your transmission fluid. Look for the transmission fluid dipstick. The dipstick should be covered in fluid when you remove it, and it should go all the way up to the full indicator line on the dipstick. To verify accuracy, wipe the dipstick clean, and perform the check again. If the color is as it should be, no debris, funny odors, and it has the adequate amount, you are good to go.

When to Change Transmission Fluid

Manufacturers have very different recommendations for their vehicles. Some recommend 30,000 miles, others 100,000+ miles. There will always be a maintenance schedule you can consult in the owner’s manual. Even when this maintenance schedule is beyond the BG Service plan recommendation, you will want to go with the lower number in order to not miss the additional protection plan provided by BG (before 50,000 miles). Check the maintenance schedule in your car's manual, and remember that following that schedule may be necessary for keeping your warranty valid.  Drivers and driving conditions are not standard, remember, the way you use your car will require you to make more frequent transmission fluid changes. Frequent hard accelerations, stop and go traffic, or pulling trailers, you will need to check your transmission fluid more frequently than recommended. Do not wait for a breakdown before you check the transmission fluid.

How to Add Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid refill is simple. When it is low just top it off. Remove the dipstick and pour the transmission fluid into that tube. Go slow when adding it to the system as adding it to quickly can add additional stress to moving pats. When you notice the transmission fluid you have in your vehicle is nothing like what is in the new transmission fluid container, consult a mechanic. You will want more than a drain and fill, likely you will be ready for an actual service that cleans out the entire transmission, conditions it, and gives you peace of mind.

What Color is Transmission Fluid?

Dyed pink or red. Translucent and clean and easy to see through. When dirt or a dark color is visible, these are signs of degraded transmission fluid and could indicate transmission problems.

What are some symptoms, features, and benefits of getting a Transmission service?

Symptoms:

• Slipping
• Hard shifting
• Chattering

Features:

• Dissolves and suspends deposits
• Rids all old fluid and suspended debris
• Installs new automatic transmission fluid
• Fortifies new fluid with seal conditioners, oxidation inhibitors and shift improvers

Benefits:

• No deposit formation
• Restored transmission performance
• Longer transmission life

Transmission Fluid Degradation results in five main problems:

1.      Increased friction

2.      Corrosion of components

3.      Buildup of sludge & Debris

4.      Degrading shift performance

5.      Overheating: dirty or inadequate fluid cannot effectively keep the transmission cool which causes it to overheat

BG Transmission Service Steps For Technician

1.      Connect BG PF5 to transmission

2.      Install BG Quick Clean for transmissions

3.      Use the BG PF5 to install new transmission fluid while simultaneously removing the used fluid

4.      Install BG ATC Plus ®