Transmission Repair Service in Newtown Square, PA

Transmission maintenance and repair: To help you keep making smooth moves

It's ironic. Although your automatic transmission is one of the most intricate pieces of engineering in your car, it typically requires less maintenance than other components like your engine or brakes. But your transmission still needs occasional maintenance at Porsche of the Main Line in Newtown Square, and it needs you to keep an eye on it, watching for transmission trouble signs. Let's start with a few basic alerts your transmission might send you.

Transmission trouble alert #1: A burning smell

You may have noticed that your engine oil doesn't have a strong smell, or even much of a smell at all. But if you notice a burning smell and your engine isn't overheating, it might be the transmission. A burning smell coming from your transmission could mean that component is getting old and starting to burn. Ask us at Porsche of the Main Line about whether a transmission fluid change is enough to prolong the life of your automatic transmission.

Transmission trouble alert #2: Fluid leaking

If you see leaked fluid on the floor of your garage or driveway, it might be from your transmission. While it's hard to detect a smell from your motor oil, the fluid that's leaking from your transmission would have something like a sweet smell. Another sign that leaking fluid is from your transmission is when it looks red as it sits on your garage floor. It's best not to drive if you have transmission fluid leaking: Better to tow your vehicle here.

Transmission trouble alert #3: Slipping gears

This one is fairly easy to detect. When you notice the gears seem to slide or slip as you move forward, that's a sign you should take your Porsche or other fine vehicle to our service center at Porsche of the Main Line. To be as safe as possible, it's best to invest in the relatively modest cost of having your vehicle towed to our dealership. Your car might make it here just fine but it's not worth risking the chance that it won't.

Transmission trouble alert #4: Your vehicle has trouble shifting gears

 

It's possible that you're simply low on transmission fluid and if so, we can top it off and see right away if that solves the problem. If that doesn't fix it, our Porsche factory-trained technicians can investigate the problem more thoroughly and get to the bottom of it. If someone at a local repair shop gave you the wrong transmission fluid, that could cause problems like a difficulty in switching gears. In any case, bring your Porsche to us right away.

Regular Porsche maintenance: A good way to help prevent trouble alerts

 

Porsche factory-recommended maintenance calls for changing your automatic transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. Without that regular transmission fluid change, you might find that your Porsche 911 or Porsche Cayenne transmission is starting to slip. The 30,000-mile mark is also a good time to replace your brake fluid and your coolant. Check with one of our service advisors and your Porsche driver's manual for more detailed guidance.

Have your transmission serviced at Porsche of the Main Line in Newtown Square, PA

There are few better investments in the long-term health of your Porsche - or whatever you drive - than having your vehicle serviced at regular factory-recommended intervals. That includes allowing us to service your engine oil, your transmission fluid, your brakes, tires, and other vital components. We encourage Philadelphia drivers to see us regularly for Porsche service at Porsche of the Main Line in Newtown Square, PA.

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