Used Gearboxes - How to Properly Clean Used Car Transmission Parts

Used gearboxes, especially those that have been remanufactured or reconditioned, should work like brand new. And with proper maintenance and cleaning methods, you can prolong the life of your used gearbox.

 Should you clean used car parts by yourself?

Although cleaning and maintaining used car parts such as used transmission should be left to the experts, nothing should stop you from doing things on your own. With the rising cost of living, you can opt for a do-it-yourself car maintenance. Cleaning used car parts may not be an easy task, but for those who are keen to doing simple used gearbox cleaning, below are some simple steps you can follow.

Step-by-step gearbox cleaning guide

Before you start the cleaning process, drive your car around for several minutes. Driving your car before cleaning the transmission is a clever way of allowing the buildup of sediment when the car reaches its normal operating temperature. This should allow for sediments to come a whole lot easier during the cleaning process.


Set your car on jackstands and make sure that the jackstands are set up securely and sturdily. Jackstands are much more preferred than regular car jacks. The reason for this is that with the use of jackstands, it’s a lot easier to reach the gearbox and other parts under the car, and jackstands are much more reliable.


Set the drain pan under the car’s gearbox oil pan. Loosen and remove the oil pan bolts carefully from the side and front. The front bolts should only be loosened. Carefully open the pan and let the fluid drain into the drain pan.


Remove the front bolds. Secure the gearbox oil pan with one hand and remove the bolts with the other. Drain the rest of the gearbox fluid into the oil drain pan.


Inspect the gearbox fluid and pay attention to any particles that shouldn’t be there like pieces of metal in the fluid. Metal in gearbox fluid could indicate that there’s something seriously wrong with your car’s transmission. It should be immediately checked by specialists.


Clean the oil pan using a solvent to remove residues without scraping the pan. You can also use a putty knife to scrape off residues from the pan. Replace the bolts that fasten the transmission filter.


Use gasket sealant to seal the mounting surface when the bolts have been set back into place. Press the gasket back into place firmly. Replace all the bolts diagonally into the gearbox pan.


Carefully lower the car from the jackstand. Open the hood, and remove the gearbox oil dipstick. Add some more gearbox fluid continuously using a funnel. Always check the level while pouring the fluid. When the fluid registers on the dipstick, start the engine and allow to run idle for several minutes. Look for leaks. Add some more fluid while checking the level and keeping an eye out for leaks. Pour fluid until you get the full line of the dipstick.


There you have it, quick and easy tips to maintaining and cleaning used gearboxes. Do this regularly to prolong the life of your car’s used gearbox.

Quick Tips for Taking Care of Used Gearboxes

Used gearboxes or used car parts are every bit as delicate as brand new ones. Although remanufactured gearboxes have been reconditioned to meet original manufacturer’s specifications, remember that they have already seen better days. That’s why they also need to be properly maintained and serviced regularly to avoid premature failure.

The following are some tips for taking care of used gearboxes.

Make a point of checking the gearbox fluid every 1,500 kilometres or so. Fluids that are low in level and has dark colour and burnt smell are signs that your transmission needs professional help. If left unattended, it could lead to malfunction.

You should be very familiar with your car’s driving characteristics and notice changes such as noise and other strange behaviours in your car’s transmission. At the first sign of changes in the way your transmission handles, have it checked by the professionals.

Have your engine properly tuned regularly. That’s because engines and transmissions work hand-in-hand. A properly tuned engine ensures long-life to transmissions.

Regularly check the car’s cooling system. One of the major causes for premature transmission failure is excessive heat. If your cooling system isn’t properly working, don’t wait any longer. Have it repaired right away.

Check your car’s manual or manufacturer’s guide for recommendations on the car’s scheduled maintenance. When having the oil changed, make sure to have the transmission fluid checked.

Avoid overloading your car. Keep in mind that overloading also causes overheating and could take a toll on your car’s transmission life.

Keep in mind that prevention is better than cure. That’s why having your gearbox diagnosed and repaired early are some of the best things you should do before problems get worse. Maintaining your gearbox’s health leads to minimal operating costs and ensures its longevity.

If you’ve spotted small problems in your car’s gearbox, avoid driving it as it causes further damage. Also, avoid drag racing as it unnecessarily strains your car’s gearbox.

Avoid driving on spare tires or mismatched tire sizes with front wheel or all wheel drive vehicles for long periods.


To find out more about optimising your used gearboxes and other used car parts, contact Brookvale Spares. Call 8788 8888 today.

Used Gearboxes: The Remanufactured Used Car Parts Advantage

There comes a time when you need to replace your car’s gearbox. It’s a time which should make you ask yourself whether to choose from regular used gearboxes or from remanufactured ones.

Remanufactured gearboxes and other car parts are all technically used car parts, but unlike regular used car parts from vehicles that are likely no longer running, remanufactured used gearboxes have been put back together according to the original factory specifications. It’s also very likely that the internal parts of remanufactured gearboxes have been replaced to make them run more efficiently.

Why choosing remanufactured used gearboxes and car parts is the way to go

Remanufactured car parts such as gearboxes have several key advantages over regular used car parts. One of those advantages is that remanufactured used gearboxes have been re-built and re-certified according to the specifications of the original manufacturer. Also, remanufactured car parts come with warranty for most used car parts dealers.

Another great benefit of using remanufactured gearboxes is that any issues the remanufactured gearbox may have in its previous life have already been fixed during the remanufacturing process. Faulty internal parts have already been replaced, ensuring that it will work for well over 10 years or a good 1,000 miles more.

Quality from reliability

As a word of caution, however, just because a used gearbox has been remanufactured, doesn’t mean you have to take the supplier’s word for it. You have to be sure that the supplier that you’re buying remanufactured used car parts from is a quality and reliable one. The remanufactured car parts are only as good as the company that rebuilds them.

At Brookvale Spares, we pride ourselves not only in providing high quality and reliable used car parts, but also in maintaining reliability in our company’s reputation. We are known among mechanics and motorists within Sydney for being one of the top providers of high quality used car parts and for providing world class car repair service.

We have a wide range of used gearboxes and other used car parts in Sydney for a wide selection of car makers.

 

To find out more about Brookvale Spares’ top of the line used gearboxes, call us on 8788 8888.