Lakewood Transmission and Disposing of Transmission Fluid and Why Lakewood Transmission Should Be Your Transmission Specialist

LAKEWOOD, WA, June 05, 2011

Lakewood Transmission points out that the fluids that help your car run smoothly and effectively are fine when they're used as intended—that is, when they're used in your car. But what to do when fluids need to be dumped or changed?

Lakewood Transmission tells customers that many of the fluids in your car are harmful or toxic, and as such, should not be left around, thrown out or poured onto a remote patch of lawn. Antifreeze, for example, is known to attract animals, such as cats, due to its sweetness. However, antifreeze is also a poison, and needs to be kept out of reach for that reason. Don't throw away antifreeze—check with your city or town's waste department for disposal instructions. Some recycling programs may accept it, too. If you must you can take any leftover antifreeze to Lakewood Transmission we will dispose of it for you.

Lakewood Transmission informs that like antifreeze, changed oil (the stuff you get rid of when your oil is changed), cannot be dumped or thrown away somewhere. Lakewood Transmission advises people who change their own oil to pour it into a container that's only used for motor oil (you don't want other, older chemicals mixing with it) and find a site that collects such containers. The technicians at Lakewood Transmission can advise you on where to find one. You can also hand it over to Lakewood Transmission.

According to Lakewood Transmission, the same rules apply for used automatic transmission fluid—find a proper container, then a proper disposal site—although you'll want to dispose of transmission fluid in a separate container. Don't mix it with used motor oil. Also, make sure the container can hold a large amount of fluid, as transmission-fluid changes produce lots of oil.

Lakewood Transmission and power-steering fluid
Power-steering fluid can be disposed of similarly to automatic transmission fluid. The discarded fluid can even be mixed with used ATF.

Lakewood Transmission and brake fluid
Brake fluid, because it's highly flammable, should be stored in a container separate from other fluids and chemicals and disposed of according to your town or city's municipal standards.

Lakewood Transmission and windshield-wiper fluid
Windshield-wiper fluid, because it often contains methanol, is also flammable, not to mention toxic. Any leftover fluid should be discarded in a separate container not mixed with other vehicle fluids.

Lakewood Transmission understands, of course, that you may not be changing these fluids yourself. Therefore, ask the professional technicians at Lakewood Transmission about proper disposal of any fluids the next time they service your vehicle..

Why Transmission Repairs Require an Automotive Transmission Specialist
Why Transmission Repairs Require Lakewood Transmission
Regardless of what you know about cars, you're probably (at least a little bit) familiar with your transmission, which connects the engine to the wheels, managing speed and gear-shifting in the process.

More important, what you might know about your transmission is that it's one of the very most crucial parts of the car, supported by the fact that it's usually the last item covered under a vehicle warranty.

So what to do when your transmission needs repair work? Trust a general mechanic? Or seek out a specialist?

The answer, you might guess, is to go with the specialist. Here's why.

Specialists at Lakewood Transmission are comparable in price. True, a transmission specialist may not be cheaper, and in some cases, might be a little more expensive. (Think of having your clothes tailored by a specialty shop, or buying a cake from a baker, rather than a grocery store.) But reasonably priced specialists do exist, and what's more, are always worth the extra money. Start by giving the technicians at Lakewood Transmission a call.

The specialists at Lakewood Transmission know what they're doing. That's not to say a general mechanic doesn't. But where a noise, sound or tic might bring up any number of potential diagnoses for a generalist, a specialist from Lakewood Transmission might more quickly figure out what's wrong, saving you both time—we can typically get the job done faster—and money, since we can get the job done right the first time.

Specialists at Lakewood Transmission give you peace of mind. Transmission specialists from Lakewood Transmission beam a certain confidence generalists may not, but that's because they've got the skills to back it up. This can ease the worries of you, the customer and car owner, because a specialist's approach assures that you're in good hands.

Specialists from Lakewood Transmission can help more in the long run. Because they know the ins and outs of your transmission—it is, after all, their area of expertise—we can inform you of ways to take care of it better, including regular maintenance and upgrades. These tips can help you avoid spending extra time and money and ultimately improve the life of your vehicle.

Contact the specialists at Lakewood Transmission today for a transmission check-up or if you've been experiencing any transmission problems.