Transmission Service Near New Orleans, LA

Transmission Service at Premier Honda

Out of the various systems found in your vehicle, your transmission is easily one of the most complicated and important, and the most expensive to fix if problems arise. With proper maintenance on your transmission, you can save yourself a lot of headaches and expenses with regular transmission service from Premier Honda. If you live in or around Marrero, Chalmette, or Hammond, you can bring your car, truck, SUV, or minivan into Premier Honda for transmission service. Our technicians service all makes and models to keep you driving safely and smoothly wherever you go.

What Is a Transmission?

Your transmission system is the machinery inside your vehicle that converts the rotation speed from your engine into the road speed your wheels need to get from one place to another for your vehicle to continue to shift seamlessly and smoothly. When you drive, your transmission needs to stay cool and well-lubricated with clean transmission fluid so that friction is reduced.

Regardless of whether you have a manual or automatic transmission, servicing your transmission system is important. It is the best way to ensure that your transmission is functioning its best and it will keep you from having costly repairs later. Manual transmissions use clutch fluid to keep everything shifting well and it is important to have them checked regularly as well so that when you apply your clutch to shift, you can get it in gear easier.

In an automatic transmission, the fluid also provides the proper hydraulic pressure needed for your transmission to shift on its own when you drive. The transmission fluid is what keeps your gears shifting smoothly by lubricating the gears and keeping the transmission system cool and clean. Over time, the fluid gets dirty, and it doesn’t flow as easily through the system.

Why Does It Matter?

Your vehicle’s transmission is a complex system of gears powered by the engine’s flywheel. The transmission moves between gears to increase or decrease torque and speed output on your wheels. This change between gears is the shift you feel when RPMs increase or decrease.

Keeping a healthy functional transmission is important whether you have a manual transmission, automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission, toroidal or other transmission types. Without a functional transmission your vehicle won’t go anywhere.

How Often Do I Need Service?

You can check your owner’s manual for more exact recommendations or contact us at Premier Honda with your questions. The technicians at our Service Center will know what your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends for transmission service.

How Do I Know if I Am Having Transmission Problems?

Here are some signs that may help you to know if there are problems or if you need service.

• Shifting delays.
• Vehicle shakes or shudders.
• Transmission fluid leak.
• Burning smell from engine.
• Transmission slipping, grinding, or jumping when accelerating.
• Fluid on dipstick is thick, cloudy, or foul-smelling.
• On manual transmissions, shifting is hard to move or won’t get into gear.

If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, set up a service appointment online and bring your vehicle in for servicing. Let Premier Honda take care of all your auto maintenance and repair needs.