Affordable Transmission Repair?
Unfortunately, the average driver knows little about transmission service. When they hear the words "transmission repair," all they can see are big dollar signs in front of their eyes! By taking time to gain an understanding of the various terms and methods of transmission repair, their fear and confusion will lessen.
A little research on transmission service can be helpful in understanding what it means when your auto mechanic refers to a "minor transmission service" or a "major transmission repair."
Some auto mechanics want to make transmission repair a little more affordable for their customers. Some adjustments or repairs can be made without removing the unit from the vehicle--less costly than a complete overhaul or replacement. Other types of repair can only be resolved by removing the transmission from the vehicle. Take a look at some general types of transmission repair:
In-Car Repairs – Less costly than having to remove the unit from the vehicle.
- Improper shifting: A computer-controlled unit may receive the wrong signals, or it may not react properly to a computer command. The computer may simply need to be reset. In a non-computer-controlled transmission, the throttle cable can be adjusted. Or, if the vehicle has a vacuum modulator, it can be adjusted, making sure that there are no vacuum leaks. In some older transmissions, bands can be adjusted to resolve "slipping" (when an engine races while shifting from one gear to the next).
- Resealing: Most external fluid leaks can be resealed with the unit remaining in the car. An exception is the front seal—it must be removed to gain access to the leak.
- Out-of-the-Car Repairs –Because these repairs require more hours of labor and involve various components that may need to be replaced, they are more costly.
- Rebuilding: During this process, the transmission is removed and completely disassembled. Each part is inspected for wear and damage, and then depending on its condition, either cleaned or replaced. Parts that have friction surfaces (such as bands and clutches, seals and gaskets), are typically replaced.
- Replacement: This option replaces the transmission with another rebuilt or remanufactured unit. This is more expensive, but you can be on your way much faster than the first.
For affordable transmission repair, leave it to the experts! Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go on-line at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information about transmission service. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca and Zimmerman, MN.
Unfortunately, the average driver knows little about transmission service. When they hear the words "transmission repair," all they can see are big dollar signs in front of their eyes! By taking time to gain an understanding of the various terms and methods of transmission repair, their fear and confusion will lessen.
A little research on transmission service can be helpful in understanding what it means when your auto mechanic refers to a "minor transmission service" or a "major transmission repair."
Some auto mechanics want to make transmission repair a little more affordable for their customers. Some adjustments or repairs can be made without removing the unit from the vehicle--less costly than a complete overhaul or replacement. Other types of repair can only be resolved by removing the transmission from the vehicle. Take a look at some general types of transmission repair:
In-Car Repairs – Less costly than having to remove the unit from the vehicle.
- Improper shifting: A computer-controlled unit may receive the wrong signals, or it may not react properly to a computer command. The computer may simply need to be reset. In a non-computer-controlled transmission, the throttle cable can be adjusted. Or, if the vehicle has a vacuum modulator, it can be adjusted, making sure that there are no vacuum leaks. In some older transmissions, bands can be adjusted to resolve "slipping" (when an engine races while shifting from one gear to the next).
- Resealing: Most external fluid leaks can be resealed with the unit remaining in the car. An exception is the front seal—it must be removed to gain access to the leak.
- Out-of-the-Car Repairs –Because these repairs require more hours of labor and involve various components that may need to be replaced, they are more costly.
- Rebuilding: During this process, the transmission is removed and completely disassembled. Each part is inspected for wear and damage, and then depending on its condition, either cleaned or replaced. Parts that have friction surfaces (such as bands and clutches, seals and gaskets), are typically replaced.
- Replacement: This option replaces the transmission with another rebuilt or remanufactured unit. This is more expensive, but you can be on your way much faster than the first.
For affordable transmission repair, leave it to the experts! Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go on-line at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information about transmission service. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca and Zimmerman, MN.
