8 Tips to Keep Your Transmission Perfect

Trailer transmissions, despite appearing to be very sturdy items, also require constant maintenance. That is why we leave you with the following 8 recommendations so that your transmission continues to push your trailer for hundreds of thousands more kilometers.


1. Constantly check the transmission fluid


Trailer transmissions, like your engine, require lubrication which is achieved by transmission fluid. It is one of the most important elements in keeping your trading level at its highest. Most transmissions have a bayonet with which it is very simple to check the lubricant level. In case you do not have the bayonet, we recommend reviewing the user manual or going to an authorized service center.


2. Timely maintenance


Most transmission problems start small and get worse over time. It is possible to avoid major repairs when we detect problems early. It doesn't matter if it's a warning light on the dashboard, a couple of drops of transmission fluid where it was parked, how the transmission operates or some strange noise, the most important thing is to check it from the moment the fault appears. If there is a problem, no matter how small, it is important to repair it immediately to avoid further expense to fix it later.


3. Preventive service


Transmission fluids contain certain properties that protect the engine, which are lost over time and with the effort of the transmission. This causes the parts to wear out, so the protection of the transmission decreases. A once-a-year transmission fluid change can give it many more years of life and, at the end of the day, save you money.


4. Transmission cooling system


One of the main reasons the transmission in a trailer fails is because of temperature. Due to the characteristics of the transmissions of these vehicles, the friction of their components can quickly increase the temperature of the entire system. When the temperature exceeds the ideal operating range, the seals harden, the clutch heats up and the fluid itself loses properties. To prevent transmissions from overheating, it is necessary to keep your cooling system working in optimal conditions, especially when trailers carry very heavy loads.


5. Good quality filters


Most automatic transmissions have an internal filter, which allows the transmission fluid to flow through, collecting any impurities it captures as it circulates through the transmission. These impurities can damage it by creating plugs in the flow, eroding the components and thereby reducing the healthy life of the transmission. That is why a good quality filter will avoid these situations and allow services to be more economical.


6. Engine Service


The transmission and the engine are highly connected, so a poorly maintained engine will put unnecessary stress on the transmission system, causing faster wear on the properties of the transmission fluid, leaving the transmission unprotected.


7. Smooth shifting


Essentially most of the stress and wear on transmissions occurs during gear changes. Not generating additional effort to the clutch, both in automatic and standard transmissions, significantly reduces the effort of the transmission to make the change and at the same time maintains the revolutions of the engine without overloading it. Taking care of this helps considerably to lengthen the life of the transmission.


8. That the service of your transmission is in a suitable place


One of the best recommendations to maintain your trailer's transmission is that the maintenance service and any repair be done at a site that has all the tools and experience to provide your vehicle with all the best in terms of components and fluid. transmission.