Hybrid Transmission Service Near Dickson City, PA

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Hybrid Transmission Service at Toyota of Scranton

Let the service team at Toyota of Scranton keep your hybrid vehicle running its best by servicing your hybrid transmission at regular intervals. We’ll keep your car running efficiently around Scranton, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre.

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How Do Hybrid Vehicles Work?

Hybrid vehicles use a transmission just like gas-powered vehicles. In hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the transmission has three responsibilities. The transmission recharges the vehicle’s battery, which was a job for the alternator on naturally aspirated engines. The transmission also helps slow the vehicle when you apply the brake pedal, and the third responsibility of the transmission is to deliver power to the wheels, propelling your vehicle. Just like traditional transmissions, the transmission on hybrid vehicles needs to be serviced at regular intervals to ensure they continue to function correctly.

Servicing Your Hybrid Transmission

Considering the amount of work a hybrid transmission is responsible for, servicing is more critical than a normal transmission. Keeping up with your service schedule is necessary to prevent wear and excessive heat. The repair costs on a hybrid transmission system are far more expensive than a traditional transmission. The cost can be upwards of $11,000 when your hybrid transmission fails.
Changing your transmission fluid is the simplest and most crucial part of your transmission service routine. The vehicle service manual will provide a schedule for the proper times to have the fluid changed. As a rule, it is generally recommended that you change the transmission fluid every 50,000 to 60,000 miles.

Warning Signs to Watch for

Several warning signs could present when your hybrid transmission needs service. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should consider scheduling an appointment to have your transmission checked or serviced.

  • Low or dirty fluid: Transmission fluid has an expiration date; frequent fluid changes are required. Running your vehicle with low fluid or dirty and expired fluid can cause damage to your system.
  • Overheating transmission: This can be caused by obstructions in the system not allowing proper fluid flow, or old and degraded fluid that has lost its effectiveness can also contribute to overheating.
  • Excessive valve body wear: Lack of proper fluid or even dirty or contaminated fluid can cause excessive or abnormal wear on the valve body.
  • Damaged push belts, pulleys, and bearings: Damage to any of the components of the system is a warning sign that something has gone wrong with the system. These issues need to be addressed as early as possible.

Prevent Early Transmission Failure

To prevent issues with your hybrid transmission, the team at Toyota of Scranton can help with maintaining your system. We have a top team of certified repair technicians that can service, repair, or even rebuild your hybrid transmission. Our team has complete knowledge of all the different types of hybrid systems and what is needed to maintain them. The best way to prevent early transmission failure and keep repair costs low is by keeping to your maintenance schedule and having your transmission fluid checked and changed according to your vehicle’s service schedule.

Contact our service department for more details or schedule an appointment with Toyota of Scranton with the online service scheduler.