There are a number of myths within the automatic transmissions – let’s have a look at the top ten...........

1. Myths & Truth
Myths & Truth Related to
Automatic Transmission

2. With automatic transmissions, there is so much misinformation floating
around it is hard to know what to do.

3. Myth
Flushing a transmission will clean the filter.
Truth
Most filter elements are built much like a sock. Fluid enters this
transmission filter through the neck and flows out through the fabric.
When the fluid is restricted, the transmission is no longer lubricated. .

4. MYTH
Material in the pan means the transmission is bad.
TRUTH
A small amount of fine powder­like
material is often found in the
transmission pan. Larger pieces of metal and any signs of water indicate a
major problem. The best shops will often dissect the filter to find evidence of
a problem.

5. MYTH
Transmission fluid is all the same or this fluid is better than the
original fluid.
TRUTH
Manufacturers blend specific fluids to address specific demands of a design.
There are several fluids on the market and some shops may use universal of
even substandard fluids.

6. MYTHS
.Automatic transmissions are sealed for life.
TRUTH
Automatic transmissions are in fact susceptible to atmospheric pressure and
don't last a lifetime. Do you know if your automatic transmission oil has ever
been changed? Surprisingly, simply changing the automatic oil can have a
huge difference in the drivability of your car.

7. MYTH
Automatic transmission have lesser fuel mileage.
● TRUTH
Maybe at one stage this could have been true, but with today’s technology
both manual and automatic vehicles get the same fuel mileage.

8. MYTH
Garages can't repair them!
TRUTH
Most garages are equipped to deal with repairing automatics .

9. MYTH
Automatic transmission cars are not fun to drive.
TRUTH
Automatic cars have their advantages too. You don’t have to do any work!
But that doesn’t mean driving a car with an automatic transmission isn’t
fun too.

10. MYTH
They’re more expensive to buy.
TRUTH
Second hand car prices are about the same and autos will have less
maintenance problems as the engines and transmission will not have
been workingso hard.

11. MYTH
They’re more expensive to maintain.
TRUTH
Autos are less likely to go wrong because they have less moving parts and
often have a fluid clutch.

12. Visit AbAutomatics Transmission services to
receive the best service.