Transmission Repair Locations
Tri-City Transmission is recognized by ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilder Association - as being a leader of the repair, diagnosis, and service of automatic transmissions for the Ahwatukee, Arizona region. The technicians at our transmission shop are all highly trained, well seasoned and certified, ensuring you get the service you expect and deserve.
Transmission problems fall into two very similar categories:
- Your car won't drive smoothly or developing some idiosyncrasies
- Your car won’t move at all
These two problems are usually caused by the same faults in your transmission. The latter happens because the first was ignored, hoping the problem would work itself out. They generally don’t work themselves out, so you don’t want to ignore them, the cost for repair only goes up when you do ignore it. Most transmission problems can't be fixed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Also, a good amount professional mechanics will tell you they simply don’t diagnose or work on automatic transmissions, other than some minor maintenance.
The automatic transmission is very much a specialty. You could consider the difference in a medical parallel, general practitioner as to a neurologist. There is a tremendous amount of special schooling, specialized instruction manuals, specialized equipment and flat out experience required to repair, rebuild or even properly maintain the automatic transmission. There are some things your general mechanic just can't fix. Transmissions are at the top of that list.
The technicians at Tri-City Transmission are all transmission specialists. While some in our industry have grayed the specialty line and claim to fix everything. We decided a long time ago between doing everything and being great at nothing or strictly sticking with what we were born and bred to do. That’s fix transmissions and we are passionate about it.
With all the right tools and the latest diagnostic equipment to make sure your transmission is properly diagnosed, repaired and serviced correctly the first time at a fair and honest rate.
Warning Signs to Look For
- Is your fluid level correct? It's important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. Not only can a low fluid level cause your car to shift poorly, it can eventually lead to transmission damage, and a costly repair. If your car seems to be losing fluid on a regular basis, you have a leak!
- Is your transmission leaking? Unless it's been changed to a non-dyed fluid, your car will have red transmission fluid. Have you seen red puddles in the driveway?
- Does the “Check Engine Light” come on intermittently? Although it may say engine, check engine lights often come on for transmission problems.
- Does the “OD or Overdrive Light Flash”? This is like the check engine light for the engine, but instead it’s for the transmission.
- Does the vehicle act strange on cold starts in the morning or after the car has been sitting?
Over half of the transmission that we overhaul or replace in Chandler, AZ could have been avoided if these warning signs weren’t missed or ignored. Don’t want to worry about checking fluid or looking for leaks? Ask about our “Transmission Wellness Check”.
Tri-City Transmission is recognized by ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilder Association - as being a leader of the repair, diagnosis, and service of automatic transmissions for the Scottsdale, Arizona region. The technicians at our transmission shop are all highly trained, well seasoned and certified, ensuring you get the service you expect and deserve.
Transmission problems fall into two very similar categories:
- Your car won't drive smoothly or developing some idiosyncrasies
- Your car won’t move at all
These two problems are usually caused by the same faults in your transmission. The latter happens because the first was ignored, hoping the problem would work itself out. They generally don’t work themselves out, so you don’t want to ignore them, the cost for repair only goes up when you do ignore it. Most transmission problems can't be fixed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Also, a good amount professional mechanics will tell you they simply don’t diagnose or work on automatic transmissions, other than some minor maintenance.
The automatic transmission is very much a specialty. You could consider the difference in a medical parallel, general practitioner as to a neurologist. There is a tremendous amount of special schooling, specialized instruction manuals, specialized equipment and flat out experience required to repair, rebuild or even properly maintain the automatic transmission. There are some things your general mechanic just can't fix. Transmissions are at the top of that list.
The technicians at Tri-City Transmission are all transmission specialists. While some in our industry have grayed the specialty line and claim to fix everything. We decided a long time ago between doing everything and being great at nothing or strictly sticking with what we were born and bred to do. That’s fix transmissions and we are passionate about it.
With all the right tools and the latest diagnostic equipment to make sure your transmission is properly diagnosed, repaired and serviced correctly the first time at a fair and honest rate.
Warning Signs to Look For
- Is your fluid level correct? It's important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. Not only can a low fluid level cause your car to shift poorly, it can eventually lead to transmission damage, and a costly repair. If your car seems to be losing fluid on a regular basis, you have a leak!
- Is your transmission leaking? Unless it's been changed to a non-dyed fluid, your car will have red transmission fluid. Have you seen red puddles in the driveway?
- Does the “Check Engine Light” come on intermittently? Although it may say engine, check engine lights often come on for transmission problems.
- Does the “OD or Overdrive Light Flash”? This is like the check engine light for the engine, but instead it’s for the transmission.
- Does the vehicle act strange on cold starts in the morning or after the car has been sitting?
Over half of the transmission that we overhaul or replace in Chandler, AZ could have been avoided if these warning signs weren’t missed or ignored. Don’t want to worry about checking fluid or looking for leaks? Ask about our “Transmission Wellness Check”.
Tri-City Transmission is recognized by ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilder Association - as being a leader of the repair, diagnosis, and service of automatic transmissions for the Tempe, Arizona region. The technicians at our transmission shop are all highly trained, well seasoned and certified, ensuring you get the service you expect and deserve.
Transmission problems fall into two very similar categories:
- Your car won't drive smoothly or developing some idiosyncrasies
- Your car won’t move at all
These two problems are usually caused by the same faults in your transmission. The latter happens because the first was ignored, hoping the problem would work itself out. They generally don’t work themselves out, so you don’t want to ignore them, the cost for repair only goes up when you do ignore it. Most transmission problems can't be fixed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Also, a good amount professional mechanics will tell you they simply don’t diagnose or work on automatic transmissions, other than some minor maintenance.
The automatic transmission is very much a specialty. You could consider the difference in a medical parallel, general practitioner as to a neurologist. There is a tremendous amount of special schooling, specialized instruction manuals, specialized equipment and flat out experience required to repair, rebuild or even properly maintain the automatic transmission. There are some things your general mechanic just can't fix. Transmissions are at the top of that list.
The technicians at Tri-City Transmission are all transmission specialists. While some in our industry have grayed the specialty line and claim to fix everything. We decided a long time ago between doing everything and being great at nothing or strictly sticking with what we were born and bred to do. That’s fix transmissions and we are passionate about it.
With all the right tools and the latest diagnostic equipment to make sure your transmission is properly diagnosed, repaired and serviced correctly the first time at a fair and honest rate.
Warning Signs to Look For
- Is your fluid level correct? It's important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. Not only can a low fluid level cause your car to shift poorly, it can eventually lead to transmission damage, and a costly repair. If your car seems to be losing fluid on a regular basis, you have a leak!
- Is your transmission leaking? Unless it's been changed to a non-dyed fluid, your car will have red transmission fluid. Have you seen red puddles in the driveway?
- Does the “Check Engine Light” come on intermittently? Although it may say engine, check engine lights often come on for transmission problems.
- Does the “OD or Overdrive Light Flash”? This is like the check engine light for the engine, but instead it’s for the transmission.
- Does the vehicle act strange on cold starts in the morning or after the car has been sitting?
Over half of the transmission that we overhaul or replace in Chandler, AZ could have been avoided if these warning signs weren’t missed or ignored. Don’t want to worry about checking fluid or looking for leaks? Ask about our “Transmission Wellness Check”.
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As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Chandler, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
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As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Gilbert, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Glendale, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Mesa, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Paradise Valley, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in , AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
As automatic transmissions become more efficient, the demand for manual transmissions has decreased. However, manual transmission still hold a place and some people as a personal preference would choose the manual transmission over the automatic. Reasons for the continued use of manual transmission might be that they are less expensive to maintain, often times less expensive to repair and many believe more reliable with less moving parts.
With this said, there are fewer and fewer shops in Scottsdale, AZ who understand the older technology. As simplistic as they may seem, because of the lack of frequency in which shops work on manual transmissions, they often miss-diagnosed in which the customer spends money needlessly.
What Are the Signs of Manual Transmission Problems?
Manual transmissions are designed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Although fairly basic in design, like with anything mechanical, there can be component failures. Most manual transmission problems start small and produce these types of symptoms:
- Hard Shifting: Manual transmissions are designed to produce smooth, easy, controlled shifting between gear sets. When the clutch is activated during a manual transmission gear shift, the gears are designed to glide freely and smoothly from one gear to the next. If you cannot shift easily or if excessive force is needed to shift, that's a sure sign of a problem. In more severe cases, the ability to shift may not be possible at all.
- Gear Noise: When manual transmissions are functioning properly and efficiently they rarely make noise -- at least excessive noise. A manual transmission that makes noise -- either during shifting or as the car is being driven at a constant speed -- is a sign that something within the transmission is not quite right. Although the problems may require only slight adjustment or repair, a noisy manual transmission is one that needs evaluation by a qualified transmission diagnostician. If your car makes grinding or scraping sounds during gear shifting, don’t ignore it, it needs attention immediately! Ignoring it will only cost you more money.
- Gear Disengagement or Popping Out of Gear: Manual transmission gear disengagement occurs when a manual transmission gear moves or slips out of place. This condition causes a transmission freewheeling, which seriously affects your vehicle's operation. A manual transmission gear that slips out of place from a fixed gear position into neutral unassisted is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem.
- Hard Clutch Pedal: A vehicle clutch is a very important part of manual transmission function. It’s what connects the engine to the transmission. A healthy clutch mechanism allows for the smooth, efficient shifting of the manual transmission. A clutch that is hard to press down on is a sign of a problem within the clutch, the clutch linkage or clutch hydraulics. With hard clutch pedal what you don’t realize is that more than likely the clutch is not disengaging all the way, which can lead to premature transmission failure. Hard clutch is a sign that the clutch may very well need attention. Click here for more information about clutch repair at Tri-City Transmission.
- Soft Clutch Pedal: Just as a hard-to-engage clutch assembly is a common symptom of a manual transmission problem, a clutch that is too easy to press down on -- or one that simply lacks enough tension is a sign of a possible problem within the clutch. Although a soft clutch is easy on your calf it sometimes is caused by clutch pressure plate that is worn out or simply a clutch that needs adjustment. In either case hard or soft clutch pedal needs to be looked into.
While we all correlate clutch to the manual transmission, it is not generally integral to the manual transmission itself. It is simply the point of connection between the engine and transmission. The clutch allows you to modulate this connection with your foot. It is what allows the engine to be running while the tires are stopped. Knowing all this, If the clutch is not operating properly, the transmission cannot operate properly. More times then not, there is where the misdiagnosis will happen. Someone will replace a transmission, when only a simple clutch adjustment or repair was needed.
Here are a few more Manual Transmission Facts:
Manual transmissions were the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Today, they are used in every type of vehicle. Manual transmissions started off as three-speed and advanced to four, five, and even six-speed transmissions in cars. Trucks have advanced to transmissions with dual ranges from low to high in each gear by using two different-sized reduction drive gears.
Service intervals for manual transmissions & transaxle are 30,000 miles. Factory recommendations for service vary depending on vehicle make, model and fluid type, so consult the factory manual provided with your vehicle or call for specific details. Tow vehicles will require more frequent service.
