A lot of people believe in the saying that “new is better.” But when it
comes to transmissions, it is often worth a second look at what you already
have, even when trouble comes knocking. Transmissions regulate and convey power
from the engine to the drivetrain, which puts them under constant stress. They
are also incredibly complex, consisting of dozens of moving precision parts.
This makes transmissions very susceptible to wear and tear. With this, there
are options you might want to consider.
New Transmission
New transmission may seem like the best option – if you have to incur an
expense in transmission repairs, why not start with something new so that it
will last longer. There are actually plenty of reasons that new may not be
better when it comes to your transmission. However,
the “new” transmission could have undergone a transmission rebuild a number of
years ago, and doesn’t have the benefit of updated parts. Manufacturers create updated parts for all
aspects of the vehicle as parts fail and show them where the weaknesses in
their initial design lie. They then
create updated parts which are better than the originals.
Transmission
Rebuild
In order to
perform a transmission rebuild, a transmission rebuild kit is required, which
provides all the replacement parts needed. There are different types of kits,
which may or may not include bands, seals, steels, clutches, gaskets, O-rings,
modulator, filter, bushings, and washers. It really depends on what parts are
going to be replaced in the transmission. A transmission rebuild is a cost
effective way to get your car back on the road with optimal results and
performance, and everything old is new again for you and your rebuilt
transmission.
Transmission
Repair
A
transmission repair consists of replacing the minimum amount of parts to make
the transmission operational, rather than a transmission rebuild or
replacement. When failure causes too much damage within the transmission,
repair may not be an option. However,
for many transmission malfunctions, a repair is all that is needed to get many
more dependable miles of service.
No matter
what choice you make, a good assessment of the situation is the best option
before jumping into conclusions of choosing the best repair your vehicle needs.
Calvin's
Transmissions
6204 North
Nebraska Avenue Tampa, FL 33604
(813)
231-2171
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