Frequently Asked Questions

B & L Transmissions located in Muscle Shoals in North Alabama.

What Can I Do To Make Sure My Transmission Has A Long Life

  • 1. Service Your Transmission Every 30,000 - 40,000 Miles Under Normal Conditions
    • A. Over time and distance, your vehicle's automatic transmission fluid begins to break down and is depleted. It oxidizes, and loses it's ability to cool and lubricate. It's ability to protect the transmission from wear and possible mechnical failure is also diminished. The filters purpose is to keep contamination in the fluid from entering the working components
  • 2. Check your transmission fluid to make sure that it is full. Also make sure that the fluid looks healthy and does not have a burnt smell.
  • 3. If you develop a leak: have it fixed immediately. You will burn up your clutches if you drive with low transmission fluid. Before adding fluid, make sure to check the manufacturers suggestions of type of fluid, and how to fill it to the proper levels.
  • 4. Stay away from putting additives in your transmission fluid. Most can end up causing more harm than good. Most transmission shops have specially formulated additives designed for today's modern transmissions.
  • 5. Most trucks should be taken out of overdrive when pulling a hill. This is especially true if carrying a heavy load or towing.