Transmission
Upcoming Vacation out West
So you have some exciting plans for the upcoming vacation out west to visit relatives. You’re plans include taking some of your family members out on your boat for some water skiing. You’ve got the boat and your tow vehicle … Continue reading →
My vehicle is making a howling noise in the rear-end.
The noise you are hearing is most likely coming from the rear differential. The name ‘differential’ means it can distribute different kinds of speeds to wheels especially during a turn. The effectiveness of the differential is dependent on how precise … Continue reading →
My vehicle doesn’t shift properly.
Not shifting properly… sounds like your car is “talking” to you. Your vehicle could be experiencing a dirty transmission or the trany fluid is low or dark. Do you hear a whining or loud grinding noises? Does your vehicle pull … Continue reading →
I’m having problems with my car shifting gears.
Breathe! When a car is not shifting gears correctly we tend to push the Panic Button. A dirty transmission could cause the gears in your vehicle to not shift properly. How is the transmission fluid level? If the fluid is … Continue reading →
I hear a clunking noise when turning the wheel while parked. What could this be?
A clunking noise gets our attention, for sure. No doubt, your heart went The issue here could actually be a number of things. A few common reasons for a front end clunk are: ball joints tie rod sway-bar links universal joints or U-joints … Continue reading →
How Often Should I Visually Inspect My Vehicle?
We recommend to inspect your vehicle once a month. This will help keep tabs on any issues that you can see. It’s a good idea to take some notes on what you see. Write down your mileage as well. Is … Continue reading →
Quiz– Automatic Transmission
What is this automatic transmission part called? A. Output drum B. Torque converter C. Front pump D. Fluid testator Answer: B. Torque converter Did you get this question right? Not me! Here is some basic information on … Continue reading →