16/07/2017
At Brifa it is our passion for you to have the best driving experience to enhance that we always share with our client's tips on how to be safe on the road, For the Longevity of your automatic car transmission systems below are some habits to avoid completely.
๐๐๐Sliding the vehicle down a slope in the neutral mode
This habit wonโt let you accelerate the car except for slowing it down. It cuts the oil supply, so the transmission does not get the proper lubrication for smooth operation. It results in significant wear and damage. Discard his habit because the repair costs donโt worth the negligible fuel savings.
๐๐๐Revving the engine before switching to the gear
It gives the transmission a massive shock that leads to more friction between the internal components, causing damage to engine parts.
๐๐๐Shifting gears when the car is rolling
It makes your transmission components to change direction rapidly, wearing out the gearbox at an astounding pace. Use your brakes instead to stop the vehicle. Some people shift into the Park without the pushing the brakes, which is also bad for the gearbox.
๐๐๐Keeping in neutral at Traffic Jams and Red Light
Many people do this to save fuel and protect the driveline from unnecessary wear. In fact, the loss is minimal if you push the brakes by keeping the gearbox in Drive mode. The actual damage takes place when you switch into and out of the neutral mode.
๐๐๐Switching into the parking mode before completely stopping the car
Shifting to the Park mode will cause a locking pin to be inserted into a gear attached to the output shaft of the gearbox. The wheels are also connected to the same shaft. So, when you lock it and keep the vehicle rolling at the same time, thereโs a risk of breaking the locking pin.
๐๐๐Driving hard without warming up the engine
Itโs a blunder, the oil thickens and moves slowly when the weather is cold. Give the fuel a minute to run into the transmission and all of its parts. If you shift into gear and start driving at high speed from the beginning, it will lead to severe internal damage.
๐๐๐Keeping the fuel tank low
An automatic transmission car largely depends on fluid pressure to run properly. Fuel also helps a vehicleโs engine and other elements to stay cool and lubricated. So, these will wear out a lot faster if you continuously keep the tank low on fluid.
๐๐๐Conclusion๐๐๐
Gearheads may find these tips no-brainer, but every driver is not an expert on car mechanism. Avoiding these practices is not harder than changing some habits. They will extend the life of your automatic transmission car, keep you safe on the road and save you a lot of money