Caring for Your Vehicle’s Transmission

If you stop and think about it, you may realize that you take certain parts of your new or used car for granted. Too often, one of those parts is a car’s transmission. Your transmission is responsible for some pretty important tasks. It’s what you use to switch gears, for example. 

Your transmission is also the component that sends the appropriate amount of power to your wheels given your speed. With your transmission having such weighty responsibilities, it’s important for you to care for it. 

Signs Your Transmission Needs MAZDA Service 

One of the smartest things you can do to show your transmission some love is to familiarize yourself with the signs that indicate it needs the attention of a professional. By knowing what those signs are, you’ll be able to schedule Mazda service fast to prevent small problems from morphing into bigger ones that are more expensive and time-consuming to fix. 

Here are some symptoms that might indicate your transmission is in trouble: 

• Burning smell 
• Slipping gears 
• Dragging clutch 
• Leaking transmission fluid 

• Illuminated check engine light 
• Humming or grinding sounds 
• Inability to change gears 

Additional Things You Can Do 

When drivers contact our Mazda dealership in Aberdeen, MD to inquire about transmission service, we tell them there are some additional things they can do to care for their transmission. If you have a tendency to ride your brake, you should refrain from doing so moving forward. Not riding your brake will help to keep your transmission in good shape. 

For your transmission to operate properly and remain healthy, it needs a sufficient supply of transmission fluid. Topping off your transmission fluid is something you can do yourself by picking up some fluid in our Mazda parts center. Alternatively, you can make an appointment with our Mazda service center to have our technicians refill the reservoir for you. 

Even if you get one of the latest Mazda models on our lot, you still need to care for your vehicle’s transmission. Here are some additional steps you can take to maintain your transmission in good condition: 

• Let your car warm up before you start to drive 
• Avoid towing anything without the proper equipment 
• Refrain from changing gears with an automatic transmission until the automobile comes to a stop 

• Don’t use your spare tire longer than necessary 

Would you like more tips about caring for your transmission? Contact us online, give us a call, or stop by Cook Mazda to talk to our knowledgeable team today.