Key Transmission and Gears Blog

Some drivers seem to be in tune with even the slightest sound made by their vehicle. For most of us, though, it’s good to have some pointers to help us recognize if a potential problem needs to be dealt with. For example: a slipping clutch. Here are just four such signs to look out for:…

We all know how difficult our travel conditions can be from this time of year onwards. For comfort and safety, we all want to be able to trust our vehicle’s suspension. Have you noticed your front-end dipping sharply as you come to a stop? Do you seem to bounce too much when you encounter a…

Cold temperatures, ice and snow can damage your vehicle’s transmission in various ways this winter. Follow these tips to try to protect it: Store your vehicle in a warm garage to prevent rapid transitions from freezing cold to hot temperatures at startup. Rapid temperature changes can make parts, materials and seals break down, which can…

If you were to say that indoors, you might see a panicked expression cross the face of the cook or baker in your family as they dash in the direction of the kitchen! It’s important to appreciate that, if you smell burning from your vehicle, then it’s something to be dealt with just as urgently.…

Caring for your manual transmission is key to keeping it running smoothly and safely. Properly maintaining it will make the car last longer and save you money. Here are some signs you need to visit a transmission repair shop: Slipping clutch – this one is obvious. If you try to change gears and have trouble…

This is one of the words you often hear but is rarely explained. If you are wondering, the differential is a key element of both front and rear axle assemblies and is connected to the transmission. Its task is to distribute the correct amount of power (also known as torque) to the wheels on either…

Your car’s transmission fluid is one of the single biggest indicators of transmission health. What should your transmission fluid look like? Here are some characteristics to watch out for. Red: Transmission fluid is always red when brand new but will turn light brown as it ages. Dark brown or black: Dark brown or black fluid…

Road trips during the summer can leave you with more than just tired and hot children. It can leave you stranded on the way to or from your favorite destination if you haven’t checked under the hood recently. Don’t get stranded and left out in the blazing, hot sun. Our Key Transmission and Gears team…

Sports stars, such as golfers or tennis players, often talk about the touch or feel of playing certain shots. They know how well (or badly) they’ve hit it in just an instant. When driving, there are a couple of feelings from your manual transmission that could suggest a problem. Firstly, we know that shifting gear…

We know that many drivers have had comparatively little use for their vehicles over the lockdown period. Cars that were put through their paces each and every day might have been on the equivalent of a long (and unasked for) vacation. As things slowly begin to move to the ‘new normal’ it’s possible that your…

As the old saying goes: prevention is better than cure. This is certainly true with your automatic transmission. Here are three actions to follow to protect yours… Have all components and fluid levels checked on a regular basis. Conduct a complete flush of the transmission and clean out any accumulated sludge. Drain the pan gasket…

Do you suspect that there is something wrong with your automatic transmission? Take a look and see if you can spot any of these warning signs. Odd smells There is a range of odors given off by any vehicle, but a burning smell is never a good sign! If you detect such a smell, one…