Truck Transmission Repair and Maintenance

Your business is constantly moving, and your truck needs to do the same. Whether you’re hauling freight, carrying yards of gravel, or towing your camper when playtime comes, your truck can handle any task any time. For that to happen, a lot of complicated parts need to be running just right, and one of the most complex and critical parts in your truck is the transmission. 

When it comes to protecting the health and longevity of your transmission, maintenance is the name of the game. If you have been putting off the transmission maintenance recommended by your truck’s manufacturer, you need to make a trip to Red’s Garage as soon as possible.

There are a few key factors to remember about maintaining a truck transmission. The first, and most important, is to try to not work your transmission too hard. This means fully and properly engaging the clutch when you shift if you have a standard transmission, and, if you have an automatic, take care to avoid excessive acceleration.

The next necessity in transmission maintenance for your truck is to have the transmission fluid flushed and refilled about every 100,000 miles. For people who drive newer cars and only keep them for a few years, this typically isn’t something with which they need to be concerned, but trucks, as you know, are a very different animal. Work trucks are often kept in use for many years, as we try to keep our bottom lines in order. If your truck is nearing the 100,000-mile mark, it’s time to call Red’s Garage!

A transmission replacement is almost certainly one of the most expensive repairs your truck could face. Not only do you have the expense of the replacement, you have the loss of productive time while your truck is in the shop. Usually your transmission will give you some warning before it gets to that point, though.

If you are experiencing any signs of transmission trouble, it is imperative you bring it to Red’s Garage for repair as soon as possible before too much damage is done. Warning signs include:

• Trouble Shifting - It may seem as though your truck is running far too high on the tachometer before it shifts while accelerating, or perhaps it has a hard time getting into gear. It may even pop out of gear on its own, especially when you hit a bump while accelerating.
• Strange Noises - You may hear clunking, grinding, humming, or whining noises coming from under the hood. 
• Leaking Transmission Fluid - Transmission fluid is a red fluid with a slightly sweet odor. If you see a reddish puddle under your vehicle, especially if it is darker and murky, there could be a major problem brewing.

While the idea of a major transmission repair may seem expensive and daunting, you can trust the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Red’s Garage to not only troubleshoot and diagnose any issues with your transmission, but also make any necessary repairs quickly and efficiently. We have been the best place to bring your truck for transmission repair and maintenance since 1944, which means you can drive out of our garage with confidence and peace of mind. Your truck is the lifeblood of your business. Red’s Garage has highly trained technicians with a vast wealth of experience and knowledge, and we have plenty of garage bays, including some extra-large bays, to make sure you can get in and out and back to work.

If your truck’s transmission noises are starting to make you nervous, or you are just thinking that it is high time for some much-needed maintenance, give us a call today at 914-939-2359, and let our experts give your truck the restorative boost it needs to keep your business on the go!