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An automatic transmission is a very expensive part of a car. Therefore, many drivers are thinking about how to extend the life of this unit. An expert of the ampercar.com portal named five ways to increase the service life of an automatic transmission.
Often, drivers focus only on warming up the engine, ignoring the transmission. They mistakenly believe that if the engine is running, the automatic transmission is also warming up. In a sense this is true, but in reality the box only receives a minimal amount of heat. It takes 5-10 minutes of driving for the oil in the transmission to reach the desired temperature.
It is important to remember that you should not load the gearbox while the automatic transmission is warming up. Movement should be smooth, without sudden accelerations. At the same time, it is important to avoid high revolutions (optimally - 2,5-3 thousand revolutions per minute). After the oil in the box reaches operating temperature, you can return to your normal driving style.
The use of neutral gear on cars with an automatic transmission is strictly regulated. If you often switch the selector from the “D” mode to the “N” mode, the “automatic” resource may decrease.
It is also not possible to switch from “D” mode to “R” mode at high engine speeds, for example, when “rocking” out of the mud.
You should not park a car with an automatic transmission on a slope, using only the “P” mode. This is not enough. In this case, you should always put the car on the parking brake, and only then switch the selector to "parking". This approach will reduce the load on the transmission shaft retainer, which will extend its service life.
In addition, it should be borne in mind that towing a car with an automatic transmission is allowed only with the engine running and at a distance of no more than 30 km. If the engine does not start, you will have to call a tow truck.
