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EXPERT TRANSMISSION SERVICES FOR DALLAS, TX AND SURROUNDING AREA
Transmission Service in DeSoto, TX — same-day service on most repairs.
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Do you need transmission service in Dallas area? Our De Soto transmission repair and service facility have been providing quality transmission services over 47 years in the same location. We are the transmission experts. ASE certified mechanics and ATRA affiliation sets AllState Transmissions and auto repair apart from the competition. Come in experience our service and you will witness first hand that quality transmission service at affordable prices is not a myth but a fact with AllState Transmission and auto repair.
WHAT IS TRANSMISSION SERVICE?
A transmission service belongs to your regular maintenance, much like an engine oil change or changing the coolant in your radiator. Regular service can assist you prevent expensive repairs to your transmission. Typically, you should have your transmission serviced every 24,000 miles, or twice a year. Certain makes recommend longer service intervals like 50,000 or 100,000 miles, nevertheless, these intervals may exceed any chance for you to identify problems early on so you can avoid minor problems turning into a major repair. Consider a transmission service as you would an engine oil change; a part of a regular maintenance schedule.
Generally, a transmission service substitutes about 1/3 to 1/2 of the fluid inside the transmission and is adequate for a regularly-maintained transmission. You may also want to change the filter at this time as well. For more extreme instances you may take into consideration a transmission flush.
TRANSMISSION FLUSH OR EXCHANGE
A transmission flush is intended to change almost 100 % of the fluid in your transmission. It requires a specialized device that pumps brand-new fluid with the transmission’s lube and cooler circuit, changing the old fluid. Transmission Fluid Exchange and Flush equipment A word of care: these flush devices do not require replacing the transmission filter in order to exchange the fluid. If you elect the transmission flushed make certain you have the filter replaced also. Considering the filter is accessible. Some transmissions, like those made use of in most Hondas are not easily accessible and can not be replaced without disassembling the transmission.
Your decision to think about a routine service or fluid exchange can be figured out by the condition of your transmission fluid. Learn even more about transmission fluid condition here. In addition, lots of automatic transmissions today need unique fluid. Make sure you use the right fluid for your vehicle. Discover more information on transmission fluid types right here.
SEEING IS BELIEVING EXAMINE YOUR TRANSMISSION FLUID
There’s a lot you can learn about the condition of your transmission just by examining the fluid. New transmission fluid is usually transparent, and relatively odorless. A few years ago, virtually every transmission fluid was red; technicians would aptly describe a transmission with exceptionally clean fluid as being “cherry.”
Today, many manufacturers have begun to stray from the traditional red color. Transmission fluids may be green, yellow, some may even have a bluish tint. But in virtually every case, clean fluid will look clean and smell clean. So checking the fluid’s color and giving it a little sniff is a great indication of whether your transmission is in good shape, or in need of service.
Here are the basic conditions you should be looking for:
CLEAN, CLEAR FLUID, WITH VIRTUALLY NO ODOR
The fluid’s like new. Chances are the transmission’s working fine. Use the vehicle mileage or time since it was last serviced to determine whether you should have the transmission serviced.
SLIGHT BROWNISH TINT, WITH A LIGHTLY BURNT ODOR
The fluid’s beginning to burn, and is probably due for a service. If you didn’t have the fluid exchanged completely the last time you had the transmission serviced, you may just be looking at the old oil that was left in the transmission. As long as the transmission seems to be working okay, consider a complete fluid exchange service in the not-too-distant future.
BROWN COLOR, WITH A DISTINCTLY BURNT ODOR
The fluid’s burnt, and you may already be experiencing transmission operating problems. If the trans seems to be operating okay, you might still get away with a complete fluid exchange service and filter replacement. But there’s little doubt that the transmission is beginning to wear, so the best you can expect from a service is to buy some time. Eventually you’ll be facing a transmission job
BLACK WITH A STENCH THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TOES CURL
The fluid’s severely burnt, and the transmission probably is, too. You’re probably experiencing a serious transmission operating failure. A service at this point will usually be a complete waste of money; the trans is going to need a rebuild. And there’s the possibility of related problems, such as a clogged trans cooler or a cooling system problem. Make sure you have these systems checked at the same time, to avoid a second transmission failure.
OUR SERVICE AREA
TRANSMISSION SERVICE AT A GLANCE
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Routine service | Replaces about 1/3 to 1/2 of the fluid; typically every 24,000 miles or twice a year |
| Transmission flush | Changes almost 100% of the fluid with a specialized machine; replace the filter too where it is accessible |
| Fluid check | Clean and clear is fine; brownish with a light burnt smell is due for service; black and burnt usually means a rebuild |
| Where we work | Our shop at 1605 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX, serving drivers across the Dallas area |
| How to reach us | Call Allstate Transmissions and Auto Repair or schedule service online |
TRANSMISSION SERVICE FAQS
Typically every 24,000 miles, or twice a year. Some makes recommend 50,000 or 100,000 miles, but waiting that long can hide early problems until a minor issue becomes a major repair. Think of it like an engine oil change.
A routine service replaces about a third to half of the fluid and suits a regularly maintained transmission. A flush uses a specialized machine to change almost 100% of the fluid. If you choose a flush, have the filter replaced as well where it is accessible.
Clean, clear fluid with almost no odor is fine. A slight brownish tint with a light burnt smell means service is due. Brown fluid with a distinct burnt smell means wear has started, and black fluid with a strong stench usually means a rebuild.
Usually not. Severely burnt fluid means the transmission is probably burnt too and will likely need a rebuild. Have the transmission cooler and cooling system checked at the same time to avoid a second failure.
Our DeSoto shop has provided transmission service in the same location for over 47 years, with ASE certified mechanics and ATRA affiliation, serving drivers across the Dallas area.
OUR AUTO REPAIR SERVICES
- Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services
- Nissan
- Engine Repair
- Auto AC Service and Repair DeSoto Fort Worth
- Truck Service Repair
- Timing Belt Replacement
- Suspension Repair
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Oil, Lube and Filter
- Fleet Services
- Check Engine Light
- Brake Service
- Transmission Repair
- Transmission Rebuild
- Alignment Services
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SCHEDULE AUTO REPAIR IN DESOTO, TX
Tell us what your vehicle is doing and when it started. Call the shop or book a service appointment online and we will take it from there.
