Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Art's Family Auto Repair

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?

Think about it – heavy traffic, hilly terrain. Maybe some dirt roads – and it’s going to be hot. And all the time you’ll be towing around several thousand extra pounds. That all adds up a lot of severe strain on your transmission.

It’s going to be working overtime, spending more time in lower gears. The internal transmission temperature is going to be much higher than normal.

It’s important to have enough transmission fluid. If it runs low, the transmission will run hotter and won’t have the protection it needs to cope with the added stress of towing. Transmission fluid breaks down and gets dirty over time. Whether you have an automatic or manual transmission, you need to have it serviced on schedule to make sure it runs efficiently.

Neglect your transmission for too long, and it can fail. You really don’t want to pay for a major transmission repair.

Before you leave, bring your vehicle in for a trip inspection. Your service technician will check your fluids, belts and hoses and let you know if your brakes are in good shape. Now, don’t forget the sunscreen.

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Art's Family Auto Repair
915 W. Hatcher Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
(602) 997-2006
Artsfamilyautorepair.com