Transmission Repair Fresno CA | Rebuilding Services

Posted by Quality Transmissions in Fresno, CA on May 05, 2012

Offering quality auto and transmission services at affordable prices. Signs your transmission needs to be repaired or replaced.

Transmission Repair

The transmission system is usually ignored until there is a major problem, even though it should be serviced annually. Many people who notice their car is not running properly ignore the problem with the hope that the symptoms will work themselves out. This usually results in more extensive damage to your vehicle as the problem becomes more severe.

The following symptoms may indicate a problem with your transmission:

  • Failing or delaying when shifting
  • Thumping or lagging when shifting
  • The engine speeds up when you apply the gas, but the car doesn't
  • Red, pink, or brown puddles under your car
  • The need to add transmission fluid
  • Unusual noises, such as a whining sound when you step on the accelerator, a grinding noise, or a banging noise when you come to a stop
  • Your car fails to move when cold, but improves once it is warmed up
  • Engine overheating

Why Transmission Repair Fresno Is Important

Just as you would not expect a doctor to give you a diagnosis over the phone, it is impossible to get accurate estimates over the phone for transmission repair. The transmission repair specialist must see the vehicle to begin the diagnostic process. All transmission repair Fresno CA centers should road-test a car first. This will determine if the problem is with the transmission. An external check will only determine if there is an external problem with the system. If the problem is internal, a thorough diagnosis of the amount and type of damage can only be made by pulling the transmission.

Many times, a computer malfunction will give the impression that there is a transmission problem. Due to the increasing technology in late model vehicles, the transmission repair facility may need to conduct an electronic diagnosis first to eliminate the possibility of a computer malfunction.

A thorough internal diagnosis, which includes removing and dismantling the transmission, should find the extent of the damage. Your cost of repair can then be accurately determined. Most shops offer free external inspections and some may offer to conduct an internal diagnosis for a reasonable charge.

Transmission Repair Fresno CA

On a manual transmission, the clutch is supposed to slip when it is pushed in order to avoid jolt in the vehicle as well as damage to the transmission. However, when the clutch is released, it should not slip. Some ways you can tell that you are victim to a slip clutch is poor gas mileage, a revving engine when starting from a dead stop, and the need to down shift more when going down a hill. 

All of these symptoms are nothing to be ignored. If your car is suffering from any of these symptoms, bring it in to Quality Transmission in Fresno to be repaired today! With some of the most state of the art diagnostic tools and equipment, our transmission and auto repair experts are guaranteed to get your car back on track and running.  

Contact us today to schedule an appointment for your transmission repair!