California Performance Transmission

If you have a manual transmission, it is much more difficult to check the fluid level than it is on an automatic transmission, as it is usually at the fill plug. If you do not know what you are doing, you can accidentally drain out all the fluid.

Has your transmission shifted into 3rd gear after ten miles of driving? If so, the on-board computer has probably detected a problem and shifted the transmission into safe mode. We will read the code at no charge and give you an estimate for necessary repairs.

Like so many things in life, dealing with transmission problems earlier rather than later can save you time, money and headaches. Neglecting leaks, stiff shifting from one gear to another and similar early signs of transmission troubles may lead to significant damage.

Did you know that most vehicles use automatic transmission fluid for their power steering systems as well? So if you notice a red oil coming from underneath your car, it could either be the transmission or power steering.

Transmissions have a lot of complicated moving parts. If properly maintained, these can keep going for some time. But if problems are ignored, they can quickly get a lot worse, so it's a good idea to get any issues checked out quickly by a transmission expert.

Another means of extending your automatic transmission's life and preventing expensive repairs is to check for leaks. We recommend simply checking your parking spots for any sign of leaks from your car, whether it is engine oil or transmission fluid.

An engine that revs extremely high when being driven at a moderate speed is a sign that transmission work may be necessary. In fact, a high-revving engine should only rev high when it is being "pushed" to high speeds or when being driven up a mountain pass, not when it is going slow.

If, during the first few moments of operation, your car refuses to move or has a delay in shifting, it might have some kind of transmission problem. This problem is jokingly referred to as morning sickness.

If you notice that your car’s transmission is leaking fluid, it’s important that you have it fixed as soon as possible. Transmission fluid is vital to your car’s shifting capabilities, and when it is low, it can quickly result in worn-down parts.

Transmissions are a very complex pieces of machinery that require expertise not just in the technician, but also special tools and equipment to properly diagnose, service, and repair your specific transmission problem. Bring it to the bays you can trust.

If your car has been in an accident, or you’ve had major engine repair work done, arrange to have the transmission linkage checked and realigned. Why? The car won’t shift into the correct gear if the linkage is out of alignment.

Numerous issues may indicate transmission troubles are brewing. If your car won’t shift properly through the gears, the engine revs faster than usual before it shifts into a higher gear, or it idles at a higher than normal rate, it’s time to have your transmission checked.

In the past, transmission fluid was colored a translucent red. Today, transmission fluids are produced in a range of colors and tints including green, yellow, and blue. To work effectively, the fluid must look and smell clean regardless of color.