Transmission Troubles? Visit TIRECRAFT, A Top Transmission Repair Shop In Canada

Find out what makes TIRECRAFT one of the top transmission repair shops in all of Canada, and discover what we can do to fix and maintain your transmission.

What Does The Transmission Do?

The transmission is part of the drivetrain of your vehicle. Essentially, the transmission transfers energy that your engine generates to your axles, which then turn your wheels. The power needs a way to get from your engine to the wheels, and the whole drivetrain facilitates that. Without a mediator, all the energy would go to the wheels at once, except for a small amount lost on its way there.

That’s why you need a transmission to regulate that energy. Otherwise, your wheels would effectively have the same RPM as your engine the whole time. This would make basic automotive functions, such as stopping, very difficult. Without a transmission, this would require you to kill the engine at every red light and stop sign. The transmission also facilitates the changing of gears from drive, to reverse, and to neutral.

Given its functions, the transmission is an essential component of your vehicle. It’s also a complex component. Because of this, it’s wise to trust its maintenance and repair to the experts. At TIRECRAFT, we have transmission experts who can ensure your transmission is running properly and efficiently.

Common Transmission Troubles

It’s often challenging to pinpoint transmission troubles. This is because the transmission isn’t a solitary component, but a system of parts that all must work together. It’s not always clear if certain symptoms are caused by a torque converter/clutch, transmission fluid/oil, a solenoid pack, or something else entirely.

That’s why it’s important to contact a TIRECRAFT location the moment you experience any transmission trouble. Some common transmission problems include:

Transmission Slipping

A transmission “slips” when a vehicle’s engine RPM speed doesn’t match the speed of the vehicle. A transmission might slip into a gear that doesn’t correspond to its speed. As a result, a vehicle can take too long to coast.

Occasionally, the transmission might even change gears on its own. The most common circumstances for this would be when you’re pulling out of your driveway or parking spot, switching from reverse to drive, and shortly after that, your vehicle just slips into neutral on its own. This is annoying at best, and dangerous at worst, so it’s important to visit a TIRECRAFT location as soon as possible so we can remedy the situation.

Grinding

When you shift gears, you want the process to be smooth and easy. But if you feel grinding or resistance to your shift, something is wrong. The situation can deteriorate and get worse if you try to ignore it.

Peculiar Noises

Grinding is often accompanied by harsh noises. Odd whirring sounds can also be a sign of something wrong. When you hear something bizarre, it’s worth coming in for a transmission check. If you have a relatively new vehicle, you might have a continuously variable transmission, or CVT. CVTs are essentially just a kind of automatic transmission, but they can make a unique noise that other transmissions don’t.

Transmission Leaks

You should check your transmission fluid regularly. If your transmission is a model with a dipstick, try to check it monthly. When your fluid level is low, top it up. If you’re topping it up every month or two, though, you might have a problem. If you notice transmission fluid under your vehicle, then you definitely have a leak. At TIRECRAFT we can reseal your transmission, which might be an easy and quick process, or a more challenging one depending on where the leak is.

When you check your transmission fluid, also check for quality. Good transmission fluid is translucent and neutral smelling. A burnt odour or opaque fluid indicates transmission trouble. These rules apply to automatic transmission fluid. Manual transmission oil, gear oil, and hypoid oil have slightly different rules and qualities.

Trust The Professionals At TIRECRAFT — One Of The Top Transmission Repair Shops In Canada

If you’re experiencing any transmission troubles, visit a TIRECRAFT location. While we take pride in being recognized as one of Canada’s leading automotive service providers, we support individuals seeking to gain insight into their vehicle’s mechanics and basic maintenance repairs on their own. However, when it comes to transmission repair, we strongly advise entrusting this complex task to the seasoned professionals at TIRECRAFT.

Contact TIRECRAFT — A Top Transmission Repair Shop In Canada

At TIRECRAFT, we’re tire experts, but we also have technicians who have expert knowledge on multiple vehicular components, including transmissions. Whether your transmission is making a funny noise, your wheels need an alignment, or you want to buy a new set of tires, TIRECRAFT can provide the products and services that you need.

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