A 5-day check is a follow-up inspection that takes place approximately five days after your rebuilt transmission has been installed. It allows our team to:
-Check fluid levels and condition
-Inspect for any leaks or seepage
-Verify proper shift patterns and transmission performance
-Retorque bolts and recheck mountings
-Catch early warning signs before they become costly issues
Why It Matters
Think of the 5-day check like a post-op visit after surgery. Even if everything feels fine, hidden issues can develop during the initial break-in period. Your rebuilt transmission has new seals, clutches, bands, and possibly even new hard parts — all of which need to settle in properly.
Missing this inspection is like skipping your follow-up after major work: it puts your vehicle, your investment, and your warranty at risk.
What Happens If You Skip the 5-Day Check?
Here’s the truth: If you don’t complete the 5-day check, your warranty is void. No exceptions.
Why?
Because we can't guarantee the long-term performance of your transmission if we haven’t had the chance to confirm that everything is running correctly. That quick inspection gives us the opportunity to catch:
-Small leaks that could lead to fluid loss and major damage
-Improper fluid levels that affect shifting and longevity
-Hardware that may have settled and needs retorquing
-Computer or sensor miscommunications
These aren’t hypothetical problems — they’re real issues we’ve seen that could have been prevented with a quick check.
It’s About Protecting You
We don’t require the 5-day check to inconvenience you — we do it to protect your investment and our reputation. A rebuilt transmission is a major repair, and we want it to perform flawlessly for years to come. But that only happens if both sides do their part.
Quick, Easy, and Worth It
The 5-day check typically takes 15–30 minutes, and it’s completely free. No appointment needed — just stop in during business hours. We’ll make sure everything is still performing at 100% and answer any questions you may have.
Bottom line:
Your 5-day check is not optional. It’s required. And it’s your key to keeping your warranty in full force.
If you’ve recently had a transmission rebuilt at Superior Transmissions and Auto, make sure to swing by within five days. Protect your warranty. Protect your transmission. And let us make sure your vehicle stays on the road for the long haul.
Need to schedule your 5-day check or have questions about your warranty?
Give us a call at (845)522-8104 or stop by our shop in 997 Little Britain Road New Windsor, NY.
We’re here to keep your ride running strong.
