Federal Automotive Service & Towing

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

Think about it – heavy Newtown traffic, hilly CT terrain. Maybe some dirt roads – and it’s going to be pretty hot. And all the time you’ll be towing several thousand extra pounds around Newtown roads. 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.

Newtown drivers need to make sure they 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 your SUV has an automatic or manual transmission, you need to have it serviced on schedule at Federal Automotive Service & Towing to make sure it runs efficiently.

Neglect your SUV transmission for too long, and it can fail. You really don’t want to pay for a major transmission repair even with the reasonable rates at Federal Automotive Service & Towing.

Before you leave your Newtown home and head to the lake, bring your vehicle in to Federal Automotive Service & Towing for a trip inspection. Your Federal Automotive Service & Towing 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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Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years for Danbury car owners. Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six speeds and several have seven or even eight speeds. As you can imagine, this means more parts in your SUV’s transmission.

Today’s transmissions are computer controlled. Some high end transmissions have two or three computers. Our experienced technicians at Federal Automotive Service & Towing in Danbury receive ongoing training on transmission service and repair.

Newtown, Bethel, and Brookfield car owners trust that transmissions are engineered to last. But CT motorists need to understand that they are also engineered to tighter tolerances. If a portion of the transmission is starved for lubrication, it can lead to failure.

This can happen with not enough fluid. And, if the transmission fluid gets dirty or sludgy, small passages in the transmission can get clogged, then the lubricant is blocked and can’t get to all the parts to protect them, so they wear out prematurely.

Most newer vehicles in Danbury, Bethel, and Brookfield require special transmission fluids – at Federal Automotive Service & Towing we can make sure you get the type your manufacturer recommends.

As you can imagine, repairing one of these new transmissions can be quite costly at most Danbury auto repair shops. That’s why manufacturers have a schedule for how often Danbury drivers should change the fluid and what type of fluid to use.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about your car’s transmission, call Federal Automotive Service & Towing at 203.794.9475.

Federal Automotive Service & Towing
272 White Street
Danbury, CT zip code 06810

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Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Newtown drivers. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and need repair. So let’s focus on what you can do to push that day off as far as possible.

The first thing you can do is to make sure your Newtown transmission always has enough fluid. Transmission fluid cools and lubricates the transmission. When there’s not enough fluid, the transmission will run hotter and wear out sooner.

The transmission fluid also provides the pressure needed to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Not enough fluid, and your transmission won’t shift properly.

Your Newtown service center will check your transmission fluid level with a full service oil change and top it off if needed. If you see any transmission fluid on the driveway – it’s a reddish color – have us inspect it for a leak. A gasket, hose or seal could be leaking and may need to be repaired.

The next thing you can do to prolong the life of your Newtown transmission is to replace your transmission fluid on schedule. As you can imagine, all those gears grinding on each other result in lots of little bits of metal in the fluid. The more there is, the faster the transmission parts will wear out.

Transmission fluid also contains detergents and other additives to protect your transmission. These additives are depleted over time, so old fluid doesn’t protect as well as new fluid. Your owner’s manual or Newtown service advisor will have a recommendation for when you should have a transmission service.

If your transmission isn’t shifting as smoothly as it should, or if you suspect a transmission leak, let Federal Automotive Service & Towing take a look at it. And ask if it’s time for a transmission service. Regular maintenance and taking care of small leaks right away will help your transmission last as long as possible.

At Federal Automotive Service & Towing in Danbury CT we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Call us from Newtown at 203.794.9475. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.