Keep Your Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge or Ram Truck Running Safely and Efficiently

While driving around Southern California, your truck's automatic transmission creates a great deal of heat due to its continuous internal friction. If your transmission isn't working like it should, do not hesitate to schedule a transmission service or repair appointment at Huntington Beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Service Center. Our service center is located within close proximity to Long Beach, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Westminster.

Once your vehicle is in motion, it does not take long for the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to heat up as it circulates inside the torque converter. When clutch plates are engaged, the gears and bearings create friction while carrying their loads. This friction will raise the fluid temperatures up to around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, the normal temperature range in which most vehicle fluids are designed to safely operate. If fluid temperatures stay within this range, your ATF will last indefinitely. However, when fluid temperatures become hotter than this, the life of your ATF will drastically decrease. Once fluid temperatures are pushed beyond their safe operation limits, you risk damaging your engine.

To keep your vehicle protected, it is important to change your fluid and filter at least every 30,000 miles. Otherwise, your transmission will be lubricated with contaminants, like metal shavings, instead of automatic transmission fluid. This often results in a hefty repair bill and a shortened transmission life. To keep your transmission shifting properly, it is crucial to prevent your ATF from running low by scheduling a fluid check-up between regular service intervals.