Transmission Maintenance for Your Truck Fleet

Do you have a fleet of work trucks or service vehicles? Your business may depend on these heavy duty vehicles every single day, and they are generally put through a lot of wear and tear. Service providers, utility companies, Central Valley farmers, delivery services, civil services, and many more organizations have fleets of trucks, company cars, cargo vans, trailer haulers and specialty service vehicles that need regular maintenance and repair. From the engine to the exhaust, you have to keep your fleet on the road and serving your customers.

Fleet Transmission Maintenance

One of the automotive systems that takes the most abuse with heavy duty trucks and other larger vehicles is the transmission. Your drivers may be carrying extra heavy loads or sitting in stop-and-go traffic as they travel all over the area. In general, these vehicles are heavier and that naturally puts more stress on the transmission. Routine maintenance is required to keep a truck fleet healthy. The transmission should be inspected regularly, with an emphasis on checking the fill level and quality of the transmission fluid.

Transmission Fluid Issues

Low or dirty/burnt transmission fluid or can be a sign that there is an internal transmission problem that needs to be addressed. Or, it may just be time to get the transmission serviced with fresh fluid and a new transmission filter. If the fluid is low or the quality is poor, you could be risking major internal transmission damage if you continue to drive the vehicle. You may also notice there is a transmission fluid leak in one of your vehicles, and that is always cause for concern. It’s best to get the transmission inspected immediately to prevent further issues.

Transmission Repair, Replacement or Rebuild

Sometimes, you don’t catch a problem until it is too late. The transmission may experience internal damage or a key part could fail—the torque converter, for example. When this happens, you will want to take care of the repairs as soon as you can. A targeted repair may solve a singular problem. Or, a full custom transmission rebuild may be recommended to solve multiple issues and get the transmission running like new again. In some severe cases (and depending on the type of transmission in the vehicle), a complete transmission replacement may be necessary.

Whether the issue is big or small, it is best to deal with it as soon as possible. This is how you keep your work truck fleet on the road.

Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto offers professional fleet account services. We have heavy duty lifts and expert transmission technicians who are specially trained to work on big trucks and other service vehicles. We can provide routine maintenance services for your entire fleet, with a carefully planned rotating schedule to maximize your vehicles’ availability. In addition, we can provide quality transmission repairs or transmission replacement services. And, we specialize in full custom transmission rebuilds, which are performed in-house by our top rebuilders and backed by our industry-leading 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty program.

If you have a truck fleet in the Central Valley, count on Ralph’s Transmission as your fleet account provider. Call us today at 209.526.1909 or schedule an appointment online to learn more about our fleet services.

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