Transmission Information
A lot of people—including some professional general repair mechanics—do not realize that there are many different types of transmission fluid (also known as transmission oil) out there. You have different brands with different mixtures and additives designed for specific types of…
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Like all automotive systems, your transmission needs standard maintenance services from time to time. How often you need a transmission service will depend on a variety of factors including the age of the vehicle, the type of vehicle and even your own…
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Just like your engine, your transmission needs to run at desired temperatures (usually somewhere between 175-200 degrees Fahrenheit when your vehicle is not towing something heavy). Therefore, it needs a cooling system that works similarly to your engine. As hot transmission…
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Paul is a maintenance supervisor for New Bern Transport, which is a part of the PepsiCo brand and provides transportation and product delivery throughout the Central Valley area. They have many different work trucks that require regular maintenance and repairs, so he trusts the…
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If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, it will use a clutch system that allows you to manually shift gears. Automatic transmissions will use a torque converter to perform this task for you. However, it should be noted that some of…
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Unfortunately, a blown transmission is something that can happen to any vehicle, whether it’s just a few years old or around for decades. One minor component could fail and lead to catastrophic damage. And obviously, without a functioning transmission, your…
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Your vehicle’s transmission has many significant components. Some are fairly minor parts while others are major, and they all must be maintained to keep the transmission running properly. Standard Transmission Service Standard transmission service is recommended every 30,000 to 60,000…
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Vanessa noticed that her 2004 GMC Yukon had begun acting strange while shifting. During a routine maintenance visit to her dealership, she had them service and inspect the transmission. They noted that there were some issues and that she would eventually need…
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Transmission maintenance and repairs are things that most people only think about after a transmission problem occurs. However, major transmission repairs, custom rebuilds and full-on transmission replacements can obviously be expensive. Transmission care should always be on your mind and there are…
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Your vehicle is equipped with many different dashboard warning lights. Some require urgent attention like the check engine light, oil pressure light, tire pressure light or temperature gauge. Others may not be as urgent, but are worth getting checked out…
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