Why You Need Your Transmission Rebuilt
To Overhaul or Not to Overhaul
When a transmission system begins to fail, ‘bummer’ doesn’t even begin to describe how it can make a vehicle owner feel. All of a sudden, your car goes from running smoothly to fighting you every step of the way. It can get stressful, and expensive, very quickly. Because your transmission is such an important component of your car’s regular operating standards, when issues arise, they simply cannot be ignored. But no matter the cost or how extensive the issue is, Lifetime Transmissions in Broken Arrow, OK, has your back. Facing these demons head-on is the only way to get around transmission troubles, and in some cases, that means a complete rebuild. These rebuilds can come with some serious overhauls as well, where multiple parts have to be replaced or repaired at the same time. Not all the time, though. Some rebuilds can be as simple as taking apart the transmission, fixing a part or two, and then giving it a good clean.
Why Do I Need A Rebuild?
Figuring out whether to repair, replace, or rebuild a transmission can be a tricky one. In some cases, it’s not as cut and dry as it might seem. While some parts of a vehicle’s transmission system can be fixed without ripping the entire thing out, not all parts that can be fixed are easy to access. If you have gotten yourself into a problem where the transmission issue can’t be reached from the car’s undercarriage, then the transmission has to be dropped out and looked over. Transmission damage can be tricky, and when a mechanic has to drop the transmission out to keep searching for the issue, that usually means more than one component has been damaged. Over time, that wear and tear that has gone unseen and unchecked can cause irreparable damage, which also brings the suggestion of a rebuild into play.
The first step of rebuilding a transmission is completely dismantling it. Each part is then inspected for any sort of damage, from cracks and splinters to general wear and tear that we see over time, naturally. Parts that are in good condition will be cleaned up and put back in their original space, while anything that has been compromised is traded out. We take into account clutches, gaskets, seals, and joints as well, not just the bigger parts in play. And that is simply the first step.
If you’re searching for hard and fast symptoms to look out for when trying to figure out what kind of transmission services you’ll need, you’re not as much in luck as you may think. Transmission rebuilds are a decision made between the owner of the vehicle and the technician taking a look at things. But a good rule of thumb is this: if the symptoms just started, you’re in luck, if the symptoms are persistent, you’re in a muck. The defining factor of transmission repair versus transmission rebuild is simply a matter of how worn down the parts are to begin with. If you’ve been riding along on your symptomatic transmission, then that wear and tear is wreaking havoc at an exponential rate. The longer you let it go, the more damage you risk.
Come See Us Today!
Here at Lifetime Transmissions in Broken Arrow, OK, we know how stressful transmission issues can be. They spell financial trouble for some, and they spell schedule trouble for others. So, don’t delay. The second you start dealing with anything like smells you can’t backtrack, sounds you don’t recognize, gears shifting and slipping, or even vehicular surges, you need to come see us. The more the problems are left unattended, the more damage they bring with them. Let our ASE-certified experts take a look at your transmission system today. Let us keep you ahead of any major repair work.