Professional General Automotive Services

Why should I maintain my vehicle?

Anything as complex as the modern automobile will need to be inspected and serviced on a regular schedule. Even if each component was designed and manufactured flawlessly, outside influences and conditions will cause them to wear or become damaged, requiring repair or replacement. Vehicles today are many times more reliable than they were as few as twenty years ago, but they need service and maintenance to keep them that way. So investing periodically in the replacement in fluids and filters, along with a thorough inspections to catch wear and damage before a breakdown occurs, can only save you money and give you the peace of mind you want from your vehicle.

Transmission Maintenance

The transmission system is usually ignored until there is a major problem. Many people who notice their car is not running properly ignore the problem with the hope that the symptoms will work themselves out. This could result in more extensive damage to your vehicle as the problem becomes more severe. The following symptoms may indicate a problem with your transmission.

• Failing ore delaying when shifting.
• Thumping or lagging when shifting.
• The engine speeds up when you apply the gas, but the car does not.
• Red, pink or brown puddles under your car.
• The need to add transmission fluid.
• Unusual noises, such as a whining sound when you step on the accelerator, a grinding noise, or a banging noise when you come to a stop.
• Your car fails to move when cold, but improves once it is warmed up.
• Engine overheating.
• Failing ore delaying when shifting.
• Thumping or lagging when shifting.
• The engine speeds up when you apply the gas, but the car does not.
• Red, pink or brown puddles under your car.
• The need to add transmission fluid.
• Unusual noises, such as a whining sound when you step on the accelerator, a grinding noise, or a banging noise when you come to a stop.
• Your car fails to move when cold, but improves once it is warmed up.
• Engine overheating.

If you suspect there is a problem with your car, have it checked out before more damage is done. Call Hi-Tech Transmission and one our highly skilled; customer friendly, courteous technicians will be most happy to offer you a NO OBLIGATION, FREE CONSULTAION.

Service Schedule

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery and Cables
• Belts
• Check Engine Light On
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil and Filter
• Exhaust
• Fuel Filter
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation and Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid

Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery and Cables
• Belts
• Chassis Lubrication
• Check Engine Light On
• Polish
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil and Filter
• Exhaust
• Fuel Filter
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation and Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Wiper Blades

Every 9 months or 9,000 miles:

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery and Cables
• Belts
• Check Engine Light On
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil and Filter
• Exhaust
• Fuel Filter
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation and Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery and Cables
• Belts
• Brakes
• Cabin Air Filter
• Chassis Lubrication
• Check Engine Light On
• Polish
• Coolant (Antifreeze)
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil and Filter
• Exhaust
• Fuel Filter
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Steering and Suspension
• Tire Inflation and Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Wiper Blades

Winter Service Tips

• Check anti-freeze fluid levels
• Flush the cooling system and replace the coolant.
• Check level of windshield washer fluid and system operation
• Make sure your wiper blades are in good condition and don't streak or skip across the windshield.
• Make sure tires have adequate tread depth.
• Check your car's battery condition and cable connections. Cold weather starts require more energy.
• Check the lights, heater and defroster.
• Keep the gas tank as full as possible to prevent moisture from freezing in the gas lines.
• Get a brake check if you haven't had one in the last six months.
• Inspect belts and hoses.
• Always have an ice scraper and snow brush!

Summer Service Tips

• Check tire pressure
• De-winterize your car. If you installed snow tires, change them now. Clean your undercarriage after if it has been in contact with snow, ice and salt. Also check all fluid levels.
• Inspect belts and hoses.
• Change air filter. Over the winter, your car's air filter can get clogged with salt and other thick debris. A clogged air filter can really lower your fuel efficiency.
• Replace windshield wipers. Ice, snow, salt and extreme temperatures make cracks and tears in the rubber that lower the effectiveness of the wipers.
• Get a brake check if you haven't had one in the last six months.
• Check coolant and radiator. If an engine is allowed to get too hot, moving metal parts can actually start to melt and fuse together, causing a variety of internal problems for your engine.
• Clean your battery. Corroded battery terminals prevent your car from running at its best.
• Make sure air conditioning is working properly.

Let us take the worry out of costly repairs or breakdowns by regularly maintaining your vehicle. We provide most warranty required services for less than dealership prices.

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