Key Transmission and Gears Blog

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…

We’re often asked by customers how they might spot this problem of a slipping clutch. Here are six possible questions to answer: Does your clutch pedal seem spongy, loose, or is it vibrating? Are you having to make increasing efforts when you press down to engage it? Is it difficult either to change or stay…

…in a review they posted gave us pause for thought. We pay great attention to customer reviews and try to learn what’s most important for the people who use our services. This was a comment about the fact that we don’t try and pretend that every job can be completed yesterday! We know that it…

Our customers, many of whom prefer a stick shift to an automatic transmission, are often surprised at the many different parts that comprise the system. How many of them would you immediately have thought of… – Clutch and plate – Flywheel – Torque converter – Driveshaft – U-joints – Synchronizer assembly – Transfer case –…

The task of your vehicle’s differential is to distribute just the right amount of power to the wheels. When you turn, it will direct less power to the inside of the turn tire, and more to the outside, as it has slightly further to travel. Signs of problems can include vibration or a rumbling noise;…

As a car owner, it’s essential to make sure your car uses the right transmission fluid to avoid encountering transmission system problems. There are two main types of transmission your vehicle can use: manual and automatic. Manual transmission fluids are traditionally thick, which makes it hard to shift in and out of gear. On the…

A lot of factors determine the longevity of your car’s automatic transmission. For example, some vehicle brands are more prone to breakdowns than others, resulting in automatic transmission problems. Additionally, as your vehicle gets older, the chances of problematic automatic transmissions are higher. However, your automatic transmission should last as long as your vehicle does…