Your transmission passes engine power to the wheels and picks the gear that suits how you are driving. Heat and friction wear its fluid out over time, which makes fluid service the routine maintenance that protects it. C & C Auto does transmission fluid service.
Common reasons to call
- Shifts that feel rough, late or harsh
- The engine revs but the car does not speed up the way it should
- A whine, hum or clunk when the car shifts
- Reddish or brown fluid spots under the car
- A warning light on the dash
- You do not know when the transmission fluid was last serviced
What we do
- Draining the transmission and torque converter
- Refilling automatic transmission fluid (ATF) with new fluid
Transmission repair, rebuilding and replacement are not listed on this site. If the transmission is already slipping or not shifting, describe it when you call and ask what the shop can do.
Fluid service is maintenance, not repair
The listed service is draining the transmission and torque converter and refilling an automatic transmission with new fluid. It protects a transmission that is working. It does not repair parts that are already worn.
Transmission repair, rebuilding and replacement are not listed on this site. If your transmission is already slipping or not shifting, describe it when you call and ask what the shop can do.
What to tell us when you call
You do not need to know what is wrong. Whatever you can share from this list helps us understand what to look at.
- Year, make and model of the vehicle
- The fluid your owner’s manual lists, if you know it
- How the transmission is behaving: normal, rough, late to shift or revving without speeding up
- Reddish or brown fluid spots under the car
- A warning light on the dash
- The mileage, and when the fluid was last serviced if you know
How a visit works
- Call (325) 646-6206 and describe what is happening. There is no online booking or form.
- Your owner’s manual lists the fluid your vehicle uses. Mention it if you know it.
- We will set a time for the fluid service.
- Prices and completion times are not listed online. Ask about both when you call, before you decide on any work.
Why the fluid matters
Most cars on the road today have an automatic transmission, which uses a torque converter between the engine and the transmission instead of a clutch. The fluid lubricates and cools the moving parts and helps supply the pressure that shifts the gears.
If the fluid is not changed, the heat from mileage and friction can lead to rough shifting and faster wear.
Following your vehicle’s schedule
Your owner’s manual and service schedule list the fluid and how often to service it. No single interval fits every vehicle.
Heavy loads such as towing can call for a shorter interval than the manual lists for normal driving, so check what the manual says about severe service.
Transmission Fluid Service questions
What does transmission fluid do?
It lubricates and cools the moving parts inside the transmission and helps supply the pressure that shifts the gears. It breaks down with heat and use, which is why it needs to be replaced.
What are the signs of a transmission problem?
Rough or delayed shifts, the engine revving without the car speeding up, a whine or clunk when shifting and reddish fluid under the car are the usual ones. Describe what you notice when you call.
Will new fluid fix a transmission that is already slipping?
Not necessarily. Fresh fluid helps protect a transmission, but it does not repair parts that are already worn. Transmission repair is not listed on this site, so ask what the shop can do for your vehicle.
How do I know which fluid my car uses?
Your owner’s manual lists the fluid type for your vehicle, and so does its service schedule. Different transmissions need different fluids, so use what the manual says rather than a general guess.