Although we deal only with transmissions in the Denver metro area, we also recommend you always maintain your vehical at all times this way you prolong your cars life. This week we’ll be discussing maintaining proper inflation in your tires. There is a chance you need some some maintenance  from the winter months. It’s crucial for getting the most out of your tires, both in long mileage and a comfortable ride.

Air pressure is measured in psi (pounds per square inch) and should be adjusted when the tires are ”cold”, which means check it early in the morning or after the vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours.  If you need to adjust for a “warm” tire, simply add 2-4 psi to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure, and check the cold inflation pressure at your earliest convenience.  Even a perfectly healthy tire loses 1-2 psi per month, so it’s important to check your pressures often.

Since we live in Colorado, we deal with four seasons of weather this means your tires are consistently dealing with fluctuations of the weather which could cause your tires to lose and increase PSI often. When your tires get hot the PSI is likely to inflate the tire. Not only will this cause wear in your tires faster, but it’ll also cause other stresses on your vehicle.

Get your tire repaired at the first sign of a leak or nailhole puncture.  Remember, running your tires underinflated also means that you are overloading them, which can do permanent damage.

Noise can indicate that transmission parts are not meshing together properly. When clean transmission fluid is lubricating the moving parts. A transmission should make little noise when operating properly.

Does your transmission have these problems?

Is there a buzzing noise or any other noise from the transmission?
A clicking noise in transmission while in 4-wheel drive?
Does your transmission clunk when changing gears?

The problem may be caused by one or more of the following:

The transmission fluid is low.

The fluid may be contaminated. (Does it smell?)

You may have internal problems in the transmission or transfer case

There are external controls or parts that need adjustment or replaced.

Your electrical components need adjustment or replacement.

The transmission computer may need  to be replaced.

Internal parts may be worn or damaged which may require an internal major repair

Regardless of the cause, transmission problems require immediate attention. I recommend calling us with no delay this way we can at least take a look and provide you a recommendation. The longer they are allowed to continue, the more damage they may cause and the more it may cost you. Before your vehicle becomes inoperative, take your car to us for an external diagnostic service. We shall get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.

A worn automatic transmission will lag when you attempt to accelerate. This lag response is a sure sign that your transmission is having problems. If your car does not move at all when you press the gas pedal, this is a sign of automatic transmission slippage.

Automatic transmission slippage happens when the transmission moves in and out of gear unnecessarily. If your transmission spins uncontrollably without producing any forward movement, it is definitely time you bring us the car or you call ASAP.

If you smell burned transmission fluid, your transmission could be failing. The sooner you get this into the shop the better. The longer you wait could cause further damage, and cost you more money.  Your transmission fluid might need to be changed, but in some cases of burned transmission fluid, a more extensive auto repair issue may be the problem.

Never let your transmission problems be ignored. If you need help or someone to talk to, we are a simple phone call away.

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This is a video follow up from the last post…

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A transmission plays a very important part in any vehicle, in that it is the part that is responsible for transferring the power from the engine to the wheels so that the car can actually drive. Over time, with normal wear and tear, the transmission might not work as well as it used to, which can be dangerous. This is usually caused by friction within the vehicle or a lack of proper lubrication. By learning how to diagnose a slipping transmission, you will be better equipped to take care of your vehicle and be safe while out on the road.

To begin the process of figuring out how to diagnose a slipping transmission, you’ll need to get under the hood of your car. Here you can pull out the dip stick, and look at the color of the oil that’s on it. The oil should be of a regular color and have a normal odor. If, by contrast, the color is brown and the oil smells like it might be burnt, then that is a definite sign of a slipping transmission. This shows that the transmission oil is not doing its job and lubricating the gears of the transmission in the best way, which can be a major cause of the transmission slipping. This would be your first sign that something is wrong.

If the transmission oil looks normal, there are still a few other areas to check in order to figure out how to diagnose a slipping transmission, however. Place the dip stick back into the filler hole under the hood, and then remove it to see if the fluid level is between the upper and lower marks that should be at the end of the stick. If the fluid line hasn’t reached this level, then that is a sign that your transmission may be in danger of slipping because there isn’t enough oil in terms of quantity. That is easy to fix, however, as you can simply refill your oil levels to protect the transmission.

When you are starting your engine, if you notice that the vehicle moves in an erratic way or if the transmission doesn’t sound right, that could be another bad sign. If anything seems amiss with your slipping transmission, it’s best to bring your vehicle into a professional repair shop for a full diagnosis by the professionals. This is fortunately a problem that is easy to fix, but it does need to be taken care of.

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If your having problems, you’re better to not wait long, from a standpoint of Economy and Safety, that type of decision-making simply does not make good sense!

Since we live in Colorado many will use their 4×4. We recommend not rocking your vehicle back and forth whenever you are stuck in mud, sand or snow. This may cause your transmission to operate in excess of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. At that high of an operating temperature, you are most certainly in for an immediate transmission failure.

Don’t overload the vehicle. Heavy loads will also cause overheating and greatly reduce your transmission life.
Don’t forget that early diagnosis and repair are your best bet. This leads to minimal operating costs and a long safe, useful service for your vehicle. Left unattended, even the smallest of malfunctions can and usually does, lead to serious major repairs.

Don’t drive a vehicle with low or no transmission fluid. Always you remember to check your transmission fluid every couple of months.

Don’t spin tires on turns with front wheel drive vehicle’s.

Don’t drive your vehicle when there are transmission problems, this may cause further damage.

Don’t drag race your vehicle as it puts unnecessary strain on your transmission.

Don’t drive in 4×4 range on dry pavement unless vehicle is all wheel drive or automatic 4×4.

Don’t drive on spare tires or mismatched tire sizes with front wheel or all wheel drive vehicles for extended periods of time.

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