Automatic Transmission Car Care

Driving a car with automatic transmission (usually called the car "matic"), is easy. We do not need the clutch to make quick left foot fatigue. Especially in bad condition, you can imagine how tormented driving with legs stiff. The car is indeed bertransmisi otomotis could be called a solution. But we still need to know the required driving directions correctly.




Identify the function of each first letter and number listed in

the gear lever. For example the number 1, is used when passing grade

sharp and steep as a derivative engine brake. Figures 2, recommended use

when faced with the uphill road and down but not too steep. While the position of D can be used in travel outside the city or town. Last use R to resign.



Sooner or least damage to the automatic transmission depending on the

own use. Maybe it started with driving

rough, or vehicles that carry more weight. If vehicle

treated with care and it should be treated, the less likely the transmission will experience its own destruction. The following tips can be applied

Automatic bertransmisi car owners



Adjust lubricant used with the required specifications

the vehicle manufacturer. Usually a special lubricant package transmission

marked with the words ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid).



Regularly check the oil storage cylinder automatic transmission,

should not lack or excess by looking at a minimum sign

and maximum. When the oil shortage, resulting in less transmission terlumasi

well, so that the friction arises that can cause

damage. If the excess, usually will arise car effects will be felt

in accelerated weight. Consider seriously schedule oil changes should be appropriate user guide. Usually done oil changes every 40,000 km, but some are changing the oil in the time period in the 30,000 km 20,000 km.



Move gear lever to N position when the car stopped at traffic lights to prevent wear. Do not use the D while stepping on the pedal

brakes. This will accelerate the wear-related components or systems of work automatic transmission. At the time the vehicle parked, injaklah brake pedal and pull the hand brake. Then move the gear lever to position P to the wheels locked safe, and then turn off the engine.



In the event of damage, must be recognized that the automatic transmission maintenance

more difficult than the manual and not every shop can handle it. So for better details check directly to the special transmission repair shop that handles the automatic transmission or authorized workshops ATPM.



Finally use a special lubricant quality automatic transmission offerings that Pennzoil ATF II E This oil is specially formulated

to meet the needs of a modern automatic transmission specifications. ATF II E

provide protection against high temperature oxidation is more

well, friction on the gearshift is more stable, and the protection

at low temperatures very well.