Your transmission is one of your vehicle's most important systems. Without it, you will not be able to drive at all. Or, if it's something is just slightly off within your transmission, it can lead to major safety issues or other significant damage in your car that will be very expensive to repair. …Read More
The differential (or transaxle in the case of many front-wheel-drive vehicles) is a key part of your car that sends power from the engine and transmission to the individual wheels. Rather than both wheels turning at exactly the same rate, a differential allows for more precise control of the vehicl…Read More
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 transmissions.…Read More
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 driving habits. In other words, if you push yo…Read More
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 fluid flows through th…Read More
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 team at Ralph's T…Read More
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 the failing clutch symptoms below could also be signs …Read More
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 car won't be driving anywhere. So what hap…Read More
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 miles. Various…Read More
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 to replace the transmission. Vanessa i…Read More
