Today we are going to talk about 4WD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS and how you can keep them in perfect shape without breaking the bank.

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Automatic transmissions are a weird and wonderful design, as some would say foot goes down, magic happens, and power comes out. (If you like geeky stuff and want to learn more of how an Automatic Transmission works in engineering terms then watch this video)

How an Automatic Transmission works:

Auto transmissions are super easy to operate so that you can hold the wheel with one hand and eat a burger with the other, but, unfortunately, the driving force of our vehicles is not quite so simple and just the same as our engines, they require regular maintenance and pre-emptive modifications to aid the overall performance and longevity of our transmissions.

This, of course, starts with regular servicing of the oil and filtration system to give your transmission the best bet to keep performing at its best potential.

What is the biggest killer of an automatic transmission?

Good question, the simple answer is heating,
an overheating transmission is one of the leading causes of costly failures to our automatic transmissions.

So, what causes this excessive heat?

Again, brilliant question! You’re good at this!

Number one measure of maintaining your transmission, and ensuring your internal oil temperatures are kept cool and manageable is a heavy-duty auxiliary transmission cooler.

Yes, most vehicle manufacturers do have automatic transmission coolers fitted, however, these systems are tested under moderate conditions and not pushed to the true tough conditions our four-wheel drives are used for, be it fully loaded tough touring, towing the boat or caravan every weekend or hardcore four-wheel driving!

These are the areas where your standard transmission cooler will begin to build up excessive heat, causing hard-shifting and even worse, possible failure due to burnt/prematurely worn oil.

So how do I avoid this excessive heat, you ask?

I thought you’d never ask! Time for a home run.

As previously mentioned a heavy-duty front mount auxiliary transmission cooler is going to make an immediate difference to the performance and longevity of your transmission.

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All Four x 4 Spares have a wide range of automatic transmission coolers specific to suit many makes and models, our coolers come with an especially Australian designed and manufactured mount which allows optimal airflow directly from the grille of your vehicle, ensuring the most efficient cooling possible!

Each kit has a top-quality, tried, tested and proven PWR cooler and 4mm thick E-coated mounting bracket, as well as high-quality hoses and fittings to suit, meaning you get the maximum confidence in your transmission cooling system. Give us a call on 02 4041 4041 to order one for your vehicle.

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Although we touched on some key points above that will cause heat to rise to a damaging level in your transmission it is important to remember that on a hot day in even a lightly-loaded vehicle something as minor as a slight uphill rise can cause a major peak in transmission temperature leaving you stuck roadside, with a possibly failed transmission.

Much like having a winch fitted to your vehicle, an automatic transmission cooler is cheap insurance, not only making for a more comfortable drive from your transmission but potentially saving you thousands in costly repairs due to a failed transmission!

My Automatic Transmission is dead

If you are in a situation where your automatic transmission has completely failed, well then you won’t have any other options other than visiting an automatic transmission repairs workshop.

Not wanting to blow our horns but our team of automatic transmission mechanics are specialists in transmission repairs, overhauls and auto transmission rebuilds.

They’ll repair your automatic transmission with the highest level of speed and efficiency possible. If you are after some of the best automatic transmission mechanics in Newcastle and Hunter region only two hours drive from Sydney, then look no further and give them a call on 02 4041 4003

What about 4WD Manual Transmissions?

Does your 4WD have a manual transmission? All these automatic transmission talks may make you wonder what would be like off-road driving with an automatic transmission.

Do you know that you can change your manual transmission to automatic? And let’s say you own a 70 Series Landcruiser and you want to make her quieter at highway speeds by dropping the rpm’s off your tacho and provide an overall improvement in comfort, performance and fuel economy.

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Here at All Four x 4 Spares, we can convert the Toyota Landcruiser 76,78,79 Series from Manual to 6 Speed Automatic Transmissions. We only use quality automatic conversions kits from Wholesale Automatics Transmissions. Check this video by MadMatt 4wd for a comprehensive overview.

To learn more check our automatic conversion blog page where we go through the details of the 79 Series manual to auto conversion.

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Conclusion

Do you have any questions? Call us on 02 4041 4003 to get in touch with our transmission specialists

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