Your transmission is a core component of your vehicle, ensuring the smooth operation of your engine. Without a properly functioning transmission, your acceleration, top speed, and fuel efficiency can be negatively affected. Keep reading to learn more about how important regular transmission service is to keep your INFINITI operating at peak performance, and why you should trust your local INFINITI dealer to complete that work.
The Importance of Transmission Service
Your transmission’s primary function is to shift the gears that your engine is running in and transfer that power to the wheels of your vehicle. There are multiple moving parts, including belts and gears, that allow for that transfer of fluid, as well as transmission fluid that provides the pressure necessary to shift gears automatically, and the computer components that allow for automatic gear changes as you accelerate or decelerate.
Over time, the general wear and tear of operating your vehicle can lead to general wear and tear and reduced performance of your transmission, and by extension, your engine and vehicle as a whole.
Performance Impacts
If you forgo getting your transmission inspected at a regular recommended interval, the impact on the performance of your vehicle can be substantial. Slower and clunky shifting that causes your vehicle to suddenly surge ahead, severely reduced fuel efficiency, and a greater rate of wear and tear on your engine’s internal components that can lead to additional necessary repairs down the road.
Beyond the impacts on the day-to-day performance of your vehicle, a malfunctioning transmission can also lead to safety risks. Surging and fluctuating speeds while changing gears drastically reduces the amount of control that you have over your vehicle while on the road, and an increased risk of engine damage and breakdowns on the road is another consideration to keep in mind.
Recommended Service Interval
The recommended service interval for your INFINITI depends on a few different factors, including the age, make, and model of your specific vehicle. Your owner’s manual will have a general guideline to follow, but in general, you should have a trusted mechanic take a look every 45,000 miles to ensure that there is no damage that needs to be addressed and that your fluid is still in good condition.
However, keep in mind that you should likely reduce that interval to 20,000 to 30,000 miles if you don’t know the last time your transmission was serviced, or if you regularly place it under a large amount of strain by towing or carrying heavy loads.
Why You Should Choose an INFINITI Dealer for Service
Choosing a trusted INFINITI mechanic at your local authorized dealer is the best choice for keeping your vehicle in good condition, because they work solely with genuine INFINITI parts, have a deep knowledge of working on INFINITIs specifically, and ensure that you stay within the warranty coverage of your vehicle.
Want to schedule a service appointment for your INFINITI? Get in touch with the team at Edison INFINITI today to set up a time that works for you!
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