When your vehicle's transmission has significant internal damage, you have choices to make. Some transmission problems go beyond simply getting the transmission fluid and filter replaced (i.e., a "standard transmission service") or just replacing one failing component. Don't Let Transmission Problem…Read More
Automatic vehicles feature a torque converter as part of the transmission. It's one of the key components that allows the car or truck to shift automatically between gears. It converts power from the engine into hydraulic pressure that ultimately controls the shifting. A failing torque converter is …Read More
When you take the steps to take care of your transmission, you will get better performance and a longer lifespan out of the sensitive components within the transmission system. It's common for internal parts to fail and that leads to bigger issues. However, there are preventative steps you can take …Read More
Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your transmission. If the transmission fluid is low, there are any number of problems that can develop. A transmission system has many moving parts and the fluid plays a vital role in providing lubrication, hydraulic pressure and cooling properties between all …Read More
When your transmission isn't working right, your vehicle won't shift properly and it may not even go into gear at all. The more you know about your transmission, the better you can take care of it with preventative maintenance. If something is damaged inside your transmission, it's best to get it re…Read More
There are plenty of cases where a major component fails inside a transmission. A torque converter can stop working correctly without notice. Something could snap or crack under pressure, especially if the part installed is weak to begin with. Things break and you have to deal with it. Sometimes that…Read More
This has been an unusual year, with the past few months, weeks and days all blending together. If Memorial Day Weekend taught us anything, it's that people are eager to get out and enjoy some "normal" social and outdoor activities, even if things are going to be a little different everywhere this su…Read More
If you are driving your truck and it feels unusually sluggish when you accelerate, there could be any number of mechanical problems in play. When you drive any vehicle enough, you can typically tell when something isn't quite right. It might seem like it is struggling to go at full power, or maybe y…Read More
Is your transmission causing you trouble? Perhaps your vehicle is feeling really sluggish when it accelerates. Maybe you hear and feel the gears grinding every time it shifts between gears. Maybe you can't get into gear at all and there's nowhere you can go at all. When you are experiencing transmis…Read More
Grinding gears is one of the most common signs of a transmission problem. It means that the clutch isn't completely disengaging from the engine while the gears are still rotation. However, there are numerous reasons why it could be happening. In some cases with a manual transmission, it's actually u…Read More
