If you’re parked on an incline and your car is stuck in park, it might be the transmission parking pawl. This metal pin locks the transmission’s output shaft and drive wheels to prevent them from turning.
There are several factors that can cause a burning smell in your car, including the lack of transmission fluid. However, your engine can also be the culprit. In such case, check for the signs of oil leakage.
One sign of trouble with a manual transmission is a dragging clutch. This is basically a clutch that fails to disengage the clutch disk from the flywheel when the driver pushes in the clutch pedal, resulting in a grinding noise with each attempt to shift.
If you are wanting the most out of your car the transmission actually holds more power in this than you might think. If you actually want the most out of your car, it would be wise to give your transmission a checkup and maybe some servicing every once in a while.
In most newer and larger vehicles, there is a “tow” button or feature for your transmission. Use this every time you are towing, regardless of the weight, to ensure a long lasting transmission.
It should come without saying that small hiccups in your car could leave to huge and major problems later down the line. The easiest and most cost effective way to combat this is by simply checking on those small hiccups to nip the problem at the bud.
Transmission should be fully flushed between 60,000 and 90,000 miles and once again at 120,000 to 150,000 miles to remove any built-up dirt.
A survey was done recently where a combined number of 10 different transmission repair shops, all with over 30 years each of being in business, and had a combined total of less than 10 failures due to an electrics or computer malfunction. Watch out for this tactic!
Corrosive particle buildup and sludge are often the result of a transmission problem. This usually means that your system is running too hot, which could result in a complete system breakdown and failure, so get the car in for repair ASAP.
Do you know which country led the way in deploying automatic transmissions? If you guessed the United States, you're right. Americans introduced the first automatic transmission in 1962.
When we check your transmission fluid, we’re looking for signs of potential problems. Fluid with a deep brown color that smells burnt or carries the odor of varnish is a classic indicator the transmission is beginning to wear.
To keep your transmission running smoothly, we suggest you check your transmission fluid after your car has been running hot. Things like hot weather, stop-and-go traffic, towing and hilly terrain can cause your vehicle to run hot.
For more efficient operation at high speeds, a clutch plate is applied to create a direct mechanical connection between the transmission and the engine.
Is the shifting from one gear to the next taking longer or seeming harder in your car? If so, it might be time to see our transmission experts.
When you see a warning light indicating transmission problems, and you continue to drive your car, you risk substantial damage. When a warning light comes on, take to your vehicle to a transmission specialist as soon as possible.
Some car producers are absolutely priceless, timeless and stand to be nothing short of classics, and Roll-Royce is an excellent example. Trusty old Rolls-Royce actually has 75% of their cars still running and rolling on the roads to this very day.
Come to a complete stop before shifting from first to reverse. Changing from first to reverse while in motion can strip the gears and weaken the transmission.
Strange sounds are associated with both engine and transmission problems. However, you can identify the difference between both. While transmission problems result in more of a humming, whining or clunking noise, engine problems result in hissing, whirring or backfires.
We recommend that you check your automatic transmission fluid regularly to make sure your transmission is in good working order. If your fluid is a cherry red color, it is clean. If it is brown, it is burnt and needs to be replaced.
Don’t mess with your transmission yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are a lot of over-the-counter products sold that promise good results but will mess up your transmission. Call us instead, and we can fix your transmission problems.
It’s a common myth that the majority of transmission problems are computer or electronic related. In reality, computer diagnosis cannot differentiate between electrical problems and the mechanical problems. An electrical diagnosis could actually be a mechanical failure.
Transmission flushing is a process by which old transmission fluid is drained. The process is followed by removing all the grime, grit and sludge that has been accumulating inside your transmission.
If your car or truck is slipping out of gear, and this can happen in both automatic and manual transmission vehicles, it is a sign of a serious problem that needs to be corrected immediately. If not, the vehicle could slip out of gear while on the highway, creating a hazard.
If you’re driving along the highway during rush hour you’ll probably want to pass someone by moving into the left lane. If you do that, floor it and nothing happens, you need to come see us. You probably have a transmission problem.
The check engine light is connected to a number of different sensors, and that includes sensors for your transmission. If it comes on for a transmission problem, the issues can get really serious really quickly, so you should get it to a transmission expert.
In 1934, General Motors and REO developed a semi automatic transmission that was less difficult to operate when compared to a manual unit even though it still continued to use a clutch to engage the engine.
When a transmission is shifting roughly, erratically, or it has delays or lags in shifting, and the transmission fluid level is at the proper level, a complete check is needed to identify the problem.
Did you know your problem could be something as simple as an external sensor that needs adjusting? There are many things that can be misdiagnosed and end up costing you a lot of unnecessary money. Get it done right with our expert diagnostic service.
In the past, transmission fluid was colored a translucent red. Today, transmission fluids are produced in a range of colors and tints including green, yellow, and blue. To work effectively, the fluid must look and smell clean regardless of color.
