A transmission is a complex component composed of gears, hydraulics, and even electronic materials. With every gear you crank and every shift you make, the whole system wears. When you accelerate hard at the time you shift, the more wear the system takes.
In most cases, it fails earlier than the engine. Most car engines can go for 200,000 miles with regular maintenance. That means a transmission can fail as early as 80,000 to 150,000 miles. After that, you will feel and see something is wrong with your shifting. Gears slip when you shift. Clunking and rattling can be heard whenever you change gears. Then you will notice grinding and thumping instead of smooth transitions while shifting.
So what are you going to do if your car’s transmission is not performing well? Should you have it repaired, replaced, or junk the car altogether? Your decision requires a lot to consider. However, determining whether your transmission requires repair or needs to be replaced is still a case by case basis.
Regular car maintenance can help detect any flaws in your transmission. Having your mechanic check your car on a strict schedule will not only get your car in tiptop condition, but it will also help you avoid the huge costs of complicated repairs. Maintenance checks allows your mechanic to see what minor problems are present in your car and provide a quick fix. A new clutch or a replacement gear costs around $1,000 to $1,500.
Getting rid of small transmission problems are not only cost effective in the long run, but it keeps your transmission working efficiently.
The cost of replacing the entire transmission system, on the other hand, is significantly high. Most mechanics often recommend replacement parts when the conditions of a transmission system are almost beyond repair. Replacing extensively damaged components like shafts, pumps, converters, the casing and gears involve taking the whole transmission out from the car and opening the system for inspection and cleaning. On the average, the costs of transmission replacement range from $1,800 to $3,500.
Whether your car’s transmission requires repair or replacement is totally up to you. But here’s a tip: if you have a 15-year old car that is worth $3,000 and its transmission is bad, it doesn't make any sense to repair or replace that transmission. You can junk the car for a few extra bucks and that will help you buy a car that doesn't need much work. If you have a car that is properly maintained and is in tiptop shape, investing in a transmission replacement may not be a bad idea.
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