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Your vehicle’s transmission is one of its most vital components, ensuring smooth shifts and delivering power from the engine to the wheels. Transmission repairs or replacements can be costly and time-consuming, but the good news is, with proper care, you can significantly extend the life of your transmission and avoid major issues down the road. As a transmission repair shop, we’ve seen firsthand the wear and tear that everyday driving can cause, but we also know the preventive steps that can keep your transmission running smoothly for years to come. Here’s our expert advice on how to maintain your […]
Why Choose a Certified Transmission Repair Shop?
When your vehicle’s transmission starts acting up, finding the right repair shop can be daunting. With so many options available, it’s tempting to choose the first repair service you find, often a generic auto repair shop that claims to handle “everything.” However, your transmission is one of the most complex and crucial components of your vehicle, requiring specialized care. Here’s why choosing a certified and experienced transmission repair shop like Main Line Transmission is a decision you won’t regret.
Specialized Expertise
Certified transmission repair shops are experts in their field. Unlike generic auto repair shops, which may only have general knowledge […]
Help Your Car’s Transmission Beat the Summer Heat
When most of us think of summer, we think of vacation, travel, and fun. But for your car’s automatic transmission, summer heat is no laughing matter. Overheating not only shortens the life of your transmission fluid, but also is a major cause of transmission failure. A roadside breakdown and an expensive transmission rebuild or replacement can put a serious dent in your summer fun and your vacation budget. So let’s explore the reasons heat is so hard on automatic transmissions and look at some ways to keep your car’s transmission working better and longer, despite the summer heat.
As the […]
Decoding the Transmission Woes: A Guide to Diagnostic Processes for Identifying Issues
Your vehicle’s transmission is a sophisticated piece of machinery that ensures the smooth operation of your car. However, like any mechanical system, it is susceptible to wear and tear over time. Identifying transmission issues early on is crucial to prevent costly repairs and maintain the overall health of your vehicle. Let’s walk through the diagnostic process for identifying transmission issues, shedding light on the steps involved in uncovering potential problems.
Listen to Your Vehicle:
The first step in diagnosing transmission issues often involves paying close attention to your vehicle’s behavior. Unusual sounds such as whining, clunking, or grinding during gear […]
Recognizing Signs of a Failing Transmission
At Main Line Transmission, we understand that your vehicle’s transmission is the backbone of its performance. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the common signs of a failing transmission and provide guidance on when it’s crucial to seek our expert assistance.
Delayed or Erratic Shifting: One of the early indications of a transmission problem is a noticeable delay or uncertainty during gear changes. You may experience an unusual pause when transitioning from “Park” to “Drive” or encounter a disconcerting jerkiness during shifts. These symptoms are potential red flags, and it’s essential to reach out to Main Line Transmission […]
Transmission Terminology A To Z
There’s no substitute for an informed consumer. Whether you work on your own car or use a professional mechanic, it’s important to understand the basic terminology of your car’s transmission. By familiarizing yourself with your vehicle’s transmission and its key components, you’re more likely to get the right part and the proper service at the best price.
To get you started, here is a list of commonly used transmission service terms.
Adaptive learning transmission. A modern automatic transmission type that adapts to driving conditions to boost efficiency and compensate for wear.
Aftermarket parts. Auto parts made by a company other than the […]
Who’s Driving a Manual Transmission?
If you’re like the majority of drivers on the road today, your vehicle probably operates using an automatic transmission, which requires no clutch and shifts gears for you while the vehicle is in drive. Today only 13% of vehicles sold in the United States offer a manual transmission, where the driver employs a clutch and shifter to change gears.
So which vehicles still use manual transmissions, and what advantages does a stick shift offer over an automatic? Some of the answers may surprise you.
Heavy Haulers
One place where the manual transmission remains king is in the trucking industry. Manual transmissions offer […]
Transmissions Through The Years
If you drive a modern vehicle, your transmission likely has over 800 parts, making it the most complex of your car’s systems. And while earthly transmissions may have been simpler, they addressed the same challenge: how to transfer power from the engine to the wheels.
With so many classic cars on the road today, we thought now would be a great time to review the evolution of the auto transmission, from early chain-drive systems to gearless continuous variable transmissions (CVTs). More about those later. Let’s start at the beginning.
1894 Levassor & Panhard In the late 19th century, the quest for a […]
Why Does My Car Overheat?
Your vehicle’s engine depends on your car’s cooling system to operate safely and efficiently. If your engine isn’t properly cooled, it will overheat, and the results can be serious—including warping of metal parts or (worst case) a cracked engine block. Knowing the most common causes of overheating can help you prevent potential problems before you end up in need of roadside assistance or an expensive repair.
What causes a vehicle to overheat? Let’s examine some common causes of engine overheating.Low Coolant Levels
Coolant is essential to maintaining your engine at a safe temperature. It absorbs heat from the engine, then circulates […]
What Makes A Transmission Stop Working?
Whether you drive a stick or automatic, your vehicle’s transmission has a very important job—transferring energy from the engine to the wheels. When working properly, your transmission should provide seamless shifting in all conditions; however, problems with your transmission can cause significant headaches and potentially costly repairs.
Knowing the most likely causes of transmission failure can help you identify a potentially serious problem before it becomes catastrophic. Let’s look at some of the most common causes of transmission failure and how to spot them.
Transmission Fluid is Old
Most automatic transmissions should be serviced annually (about every 12,000 miles) to ensure proper […]