How to Check a Used Car for a Bad Transmission
Ace Transmissions gets a gaggle of phone calls a week from people who 1, Just bought a used vehicle and now think there is something wrong with the transmission. And/or 2, areRead More…
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What Is Transmission Fluid System?
What is Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid is a highly oily liquid that acts as a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside your transmission. In an automatic transmission the fluid isRead More…
Low Ball Estimates. The Good, Bad and Ugly
In this transmission analogy lets talk about a movie. We all have our classic movie favorites. Mine extend back to the old westerns like Gunsmoke and The Rifleman. Good, clean action andRead More…
“Whats it Cost??” New Transmission Versus Rebuild
I would have to say the number one question of all time when people call is, “How much is it going to cost for a NEW transmission for my car?” This inRead More…
8 Biggest Car-Breakdown Headaches
By Jerry Edgerton MoneyWatch July 12, 2011, 11:40 AM Worst-Case Scenarios: 8 Biggest Car-Breakdown Headaches Imagine: It’s after dark and you have to pull off the road in unfamiliar territory because yourRead More…
Engine Light or Service Engine Light
If the car computer determines that there is something wrong in the transmission it will turn on the CHECK ENGINE light and store a code. The computer will then try to compensateRead More…
The Radiator Cools My WHAT? Your Transmission.
The Radiator Cools My What? It is clear that a large percentage of car owners know and understand what the radiator does. The water pump circulates a liquid coolant/antifreeze through the engineRead More…
When Should I Get My Transmission Fluid Changed?
When Should I Get My Transmission Fluid Changed? Manual: Most manufacturers recommend that manual transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 under IDEAL conditions. Under heavy-duty use, some manufacturers suggest changing transmission fluidRead More…
Whats Best Transmission Fluid Flush or Drain Fill?
What is Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid is a highly oily liquid that acts as a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside your transmission. In an automatic transmission, this fluid alsoRead More…
Transmission Troubling Signs
As you may have seen from our entertaining video “Signs”, there are Transmission Good Signs and Troubling Signs. Here are a list of Transmission Trouble Signs in random order: Shuddering or JerkingRead More…