Automatic and Manual Transmission Service

How you maintain your vehicle matters. How the team at our Kia service center provides service is exceptional. When it’s time for routine maintenance, transmission maintenance, or transmission repairs. Our full menu of services at our service center ranges from oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid flushes to automatic transmission service in St. Petersburg and major engine work.

As one of the most hard-working components of your vehicle, your transmission system provides you precise cornering and smooth acceleration. Learn more about the importance of transmission service in St. Petersburg and schedule a transmission fluid flush online. You can also save with our monthly service specials and convenient service financing available at Crown Kia.

The Importance of Transmission Service

Working collaboratively with your engine’s working parts, the transmission is the system that allows you to maximize performance and smooth handling on and off the road. Whether you have a manual transmission, automatic transmission, or CVT, caring for this system is important.

Over time, just like the engine oil, the fluid in your system degrades. This blocks the ability to provide lubrication to the working parts of the transmission. Your vehicle needs fluid that is free from particles, sludge, and varnish to avoid any blockage or leaks.

At our service center in St. Petersburg, FL, our technicians inspect all components of the system before transmission repair. This inspection includes an evaluation of the cooler line, torque converter, transmission filter, transmission pan, and the fluid level. During a transmission fluid flush, we drain the old fluid and add a cleaning solution to the fresh oil using our flushing machine for the transmission fluid exchange. As a result, you’ll notice better fuel economy and enhanced performance on the road regardless of the type of transmission you have.

In rare cases, you may need your transmission replaced or major auto repairs to the system. You can count on the certified technicians at Crown Kia to provide comprehensive service that is fast and efficient.

When to Schedule a Transmission Fluid Flush

The timeline for a transmission flush in St. Petersburg or transmission service varies based on your make or model and your driving habits. Most manufacturers recommend transmission service every two years or 30,000 miles. However, you may need an automatic transmission fluid flush sooner vs later if you drive in harsh climates. Your driving habits can also impact this timeline. For example, some drivers accelerate while their foot is hovered over the brake pedal. This adds extra stress to both the engine and the system.

There are also signs that you need transmission service that you may notice in between routine maintenance visits. Although our technicians thoroughly inspect your system and perform transmission service based on the recommendations detailed in your owner’s manual, if you notice that the fluid emits a burning odor or is dark and cloudy, this indicates the need for a transmission flush in St. Petersburg.

In other cases, you may notice difficulty shifting or accelerating when you need transmission service or a transmission fluid flush. A grinding noise that stems from under the hood could also beg the need for transmission service in St. Petersburg.

Routine Care For Your Transmission

Staying in tune with what your vehicle needs is essential. Although our technicians provide you with a customized maintenance schedule, we also need your help in preserving how your system operates. We recommend inspecting the fluid on a regular basis to ensure it is not dark or cloudy.

Keeping an eye on your cooling system is also important, as this system works collaboratively with the transmission and the engine. When the coolant is low or malfunctioning, your vehicle could overheat. Running the engine hot adds more pressure to all working parts of your vehicle.

The Crown Kia service team recommends scheduling routine maintenance and opting for a full vehicle inspection to determine if you need transmission repairs, transmission service, or a transmission flush in St. Petersburg. Contact us today or schedule an appointment online.

Schedule a Transmission Flush in St. Petersburg

Crown Kia is committed to caring for all of your automotive needs. In addition to a premium selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles in stock, our service center, and parts department are committed to helping you maintain your sedan, hatchback, or SUV.

Contact our team or schedule transmission service online and see how our Kia dealership is different from the rest.