Servicing transmissions is an essential aspect of maintaining modern-day vehicles, including cars and trucks. Regular transmission servicing can help extend the lifespan of the vehicle, prevent costly repairs, and ensure optimal performance. Key Transmission and Gears, a Denver-based company located in Sheridan Colorado, has been serving its customers for over 20 years, providing quality transmission…

If the clutch in your vehicle is not performing as it should, there could be a variety of reasons. Problems such as these require expert help. Below are some of the possible causes. A stretched or broken clutch cable The linkage needs to be adjusted Air trapped in the hydraulic line Leaking, or a blockage…

With some parts of your car, it’s easy to recognize when repairs are needed. For example, if your brakes aren’t bringing your car to a quick stop, you know that you need new pads or other repairs. If your air conditioning isn’t working, you can immediately tell when it doesn’t blow out cold air. But…

As you are driving, do watch out for any of the following manual transmission signals… New or unexpected noises – such as a grinding or scraping sound – either as you shift gear or are simply cruising along the highway. Muscles required – gear shifting should be fairly effortless, so if it’s hard work to…

Putting it off can create more damage in your car and turn into a costly repair. Don’t let that happen by scheduling an appointment with Key Transmission and Gears today. Not dealing with the problem early can lead to major issues, such as a complete rebuild. ENGINE LIGHT IS ON One of the most obvious…

With so many moving parts, the transmission is essentially the brains of your engine. If not maintained or repaired properly, it can result in catastrophic failures. Here are two of the main ones: Transmission failure: The transmission drives the engine to transfer power to the wheels. When a transmission fails, this means that the engine…

Let’s talk about what a transmission does, and then we’ll give a quick description of all three types. Transmissions A transmission is your car’s method of channeling power from the engine to the wheels. In other words, torque comes from the engine through an input shaft into the transmission. It passes through the gears of…

You may not want to become a car engine expert, but it is a good idea to have a little bit of an idea of how things work in your own vehicle. That way you are more likely to notice when something is not quite right and know when to take it to a professional…

Your car can only really work because of the transmission. Making sure that you have enough transmission fluid in your car for it to operate is a huge part in keeping your car up to date and running well. There are a few tail tell signs that you are running low on transmission fluid—keep these…