Transmisson Service

Cold weather and slippery roads can also be especially challenging on your transmission and can lead to transmission problems. Have you ever wondered if your transmission is slipping? You’ll notice your transmission slipping when you step on the gas and the engine rev’s up, but your vehicle just doesn’t move like it should. At Red Carpet Auto,  are the experts specializing in diagnosing and fixing transmissions of all makes and models.

Drain and Fill

The trick on how to drain transmission fluid is to work from the top, sucking out the old fluid up through the filler tube. Then refill with fresh fluid. A hand-operated vacuum transmission fluid pump makes the job simple and clean. You can remove one-third to one-half of the fluid from the transmission at a time.

Transmisson service with dip stick

The transfer case takes power from the transmission and splits it between output shafts that connect to the front and rear driveshafts. The transfer case is what makes all wheel drive work. Transfer cases are either gear driven, or chain driven.

Transmisson service with bottom fill

Removal of the old transmission fluid and replacing it with new, clean fluid of the grade recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Automatic Transmission Drain and Fill: Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal components of the transmission.

Wheel alignment

While driving down the road, you may be fighting the steering wheel as your vehicle seems to want to drift off towards the right or left. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, it may be time for an alignment. If you get an alignment, you’re ensuring a safer and smoother ride – all while prolonging the life of your tires. Other benefits of wheel alignment include ensuring optimal drivability and consuming less energy (fuel savings).

Front and rear differentials

is the part of a vehicle that splits the power and torque to the front wheels. Front differentials are located on the vehicle’s front axle. Mechanically, it’s nothing more than a series of gears.

6-8 Cylinder Tune-up

Red Carpet Auto Engine Tune-Ups include checking, diagnosing, and replacing bad spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor caps, fuel filters, air filters, and oil filters. Tune-ups can also include checking emission levels, fuel lines, wiring, coolant hoses, and serpentine belts.

Cooling system flush

A coolant flush– it’s basically a blood transfusion for your cooling system. A flush involves forcing several gallons of cleaner, water, and new antifreeze through the system to get rid of all the old antifreeze and the contaminants that may have built up in it.

Oil change

An oil change is the process of removing and replacing the viscous fluid- otherwise known as oil- that runs through an internal combustion engine (aka the type of engine in a vehicle). The parts inside the engine move incredibly fast, which generates both friction and heat.

Parking brake service

Typically, your brake warning light being on means your parking brake is engaged, but if you’re still seeing the red (or orange) warning on your dash while the parking brake is disengaged, you’re going to need to get your brakes inspected as soon as possible.

4 Cyliender tune up

major service that includes an oil change, replacement of an engine air filter, spark plugs and possibly a few additional items.

Injector/Combustion Chamber Cleaning

Injection & Combustion Chamber Cleaner is an especially effective gasoline direct injection system cleanup product. High pressure, high heat, gasoline direct injection engines demand spotlessly clean combustion chambers and fuel injectors to function efficiently.

4 Wheel Alignment  – Truck

Commercial wheel alignment is about adjusting the angle of your wheels so that they meet your vehicle manufacturer’s original specifications. This involves adjusting the castor angle, camber angle, and the toe of your vehicle’s tires, which requires special tools and expertise.

Wheel brake & hub service

Wheel hubs are located between the brakes and the axle and make sure the wheel is spinning smoothly and secured tightly to the rest of the vehicle. When a wheel hub needs attention, you may hear a grinding, rubbing, or humming sound coming from the wheels, or your ABS light may signal on your dash.