Transmission Repair in Richmond VA: Commercial

Our Richmond, VA transmission repair experts understand that your work truck's transmission is vital to the entire vehicle's performance. Your truck's transmission is what allows it to shift gears and convert the power the engine generates into momentum. Without the transmission, you would be unable to slow down or speed up without damaging your engine.

There are two primary kinds of transmissions for work trucks:

• Manual
• Automatic

Manual transmissions are not as common in vehicles today. These transmissions require the driver to shift gears using a gearshift as they drive.

Automatic transmissions shift gears automatically as the driver drives. They do not require driver input. Depending on the gears available, the transmission may adjust to the road conditions and environment you're driving in.

Realizing when your transmission is having trouble before it develops a more significant issue gives you a huge advantage. To help stay safe on the road and avoid costly repairs in the long run, we put together the following warning signs associated with a budding transmission issue:

• Power Loss: Your Ford's transmission applies engine power to the car's wheels. If dialing up to average acceleration requires flooring it, a transmission problem may be to blame.
• Audible Warnings: One of the most common symptoms of transmission trouble is strange noises during gear shifts. If you hear a clunk, squeal, or grind, it's time to bring your car in for a transmission check. Hear something that's not coming from your gears? Check here.
• Delayed Shifts or Gear Slips: If you put your car in drive and it goes in reverse or takes extra time to engage, you know you have a transmission problem.
• Burning Smell and/or Fluid Leak: Transmission fluid keeps the system's internal gears and parts cool down and damage-free. If you smell burning and catch a dark brown leak under your car's parking spot, it's likely that your transmission system has a leak and could be at risk of overheating.
• Check Engine Light: If your transmission is having problems, your vehicle's check engine light may come on. This light can indicate various important things. Proceed to a service center as soon as possible.
• Grinding or Shaking: If your truck has an automatic transmission, you may experience grinding or shaking if it has transmission problems. This can indicate that the transmission's gears are grinding together instead of moving as freely as they should.

Our service team will need to inspect your vehicle to diagnose the cause of your transmission issues. We will then let you know what repairs we recommend. We're here to get your truck back on the road. Contact us if you're experiencing any potential transmission problems.