McFarland Auto Repair

The transmission is one of the most important components in your car. It needs to be powerful enough to do the job of moving power from the engine to spin and move your wheels. Therefore, when your transmission goes out, you won’t be able to take your car anywhere. Since the transmission is necessary to drive your car, it is no secret that it requires regular service to keep it in check. A faulty transmission is hard to go unmissed. At Tom’s Auto Center, we want to educate you on how to spot these problems early to save you time and money on extensive repairs later on. Below are some of the most common symptoms that indicate you need transmission repairs: Slipping gears Humming, buzzing, or other unusual sounds in neutral Transmission has a burning smell Car doesn’t move when put in drive Difficulty shifting gears Check engine light illuminated If you notice an issue with your transmission or any warning signs listed above, please bring your car to our auto re ... read more

The answer to the title question is, it varies. "On what?" you may ask. Numerous factors can affect the number of miles between each transmission fluid change, and the first deciding factor(s) is your car's make/model/age.   To physically inspect your transmission fluid, you have to determine if your car even has a dipstick for it. It is usually located somewhere under the hood, but you can look in the owner's manual if you can't find it. Keep in mind; some newer models will not have this tool. Our shop has a dipstick or other devices to monitor the levels on vehicles without the transmission dipstick. Your owner's manual will also list your vehicle's maintenance schedule, so it will tell you when you need to service your transmission fluid.   In some cases, newer maintenance schedules will not mention transmission fluid changes, so owners are often left clueless about it. Even in this situation, it is still a good idea to have a professional ... read more