Cres-O-matic Transmission

You should get your transmission checked in case you hear a lot of noise when the car is idling or if you feel that the engine is quite hard to start.

Problems with your transmission can be more than just an annoyance. They can become a safety hazard if you suddenly can’t get power to your wheels. That’s why it’s a good idea to get your transmission checked out as soon as you notice anything seeming a bit off.

Preventive maintenance of the transmission is good for you since your vehicle can be checked for any potential damages beforehand. It also saves you the stress of being stranded when your vehicle should otherwise be up and running.

Your car's engine has a narrow RPM range where horsepower and torque are at their maximum, allowing for optimal delivery of your engine's rated horsepower. Your transmission provides a constant regulating of power, keeping your engine safe and running optimally.

Cooling systems should be inspected every other year and always inspected after an overheating incident. Extreme weather can also tax a cooling system.

Why bring your car’s transmission work to our experts? Why does a heart patient see a cardiologist? It’s expertise you need, so don’t trust your transmission to a shop that specializes in oil changes or any other general practitioner. Bring it to the pros.

Did you know that the first auto transmission technologies were first developed in the early 1900s? Germany soon applied the latest in gear and transmission technology for use in military and marine applications.

When you put your car in D (Drive) it should go forward, right? If it just sits there when you shift, the problem may be with the linkage. We will examine the transmission to find the problem and then make the needed repairs.

Transmission fluid is a transparent red oil that closely resembles cherry syrup. If your transmission fluid is either cloudy or muddy, or if it has a burnt smell to it, you should have it checked out by a professional.

General Motors has been one of the leading innovators in automobile transmission evolution. Their 1928 Cadillac introduced synchronized manual transmissions to the world, and the 1939 Oldsmobile was the first car with an automatic transmission.

Your car's transmission bridges the gap between the engine and the driveshaft. The complicated nature of the transmission means it gets a lot more wear and tear than other parts of the engine from the heat and friction of moving parts.

Is money tight for you? Even if you don’t feel you can afford the costly repairs that are needed for your transmission, you should have it checked out anyway. We be able to give you some advice on how to prolong the transmission until you can afford the repair.

Remember, a computer diagnosis of your transmission cannot differentiate between mechanical problems and electrical problems. An electrical diagnosis could really be a mechanical failure.

Just like automatic transmissions, cars with manual transmissions have transmission fluid as well. However, it is much more difficult to locate and check. It is recommended you let professionals handle this chore.

If your engine is idling at a faster rate than normal, do not shift out of Park until it revs down; in addition, do not shift from Reverse to Drive, or into Park from Reverse or Drive while the car is still in motion to prevent transmission damage.

To preserve your transmission, we suggest treating it kindly. Never shift from Reverse to Drive until the car comes to a complete stop after backing up, and always step on the brake when shifting out of Park.

One of the most obvious signs of a transmission problem is when your transmission leaks out onto the ground. In fact, this is a concern that needs to be addressed immediately before it becomes something much more serious and costly.

If your car shudders or does not shift smoothly between gears, it needs to be checked. Transmission problems are best addressed in their earliest stages before they cause problems with other components.

A transmission making strange noises is usually an indication of a malfunction. This is one of the few telltale signs that indicate that the automatic transmission in your truck, car or SUV needs a flush.

It is certainly a myth that many transmission problems are computer or electronic related. For the most part, if there is a transmission issue, it is most certainly mechanically related.

If you hear noises when your transmission is in neutral, keep in mind that this might still be your transmission. In fact, noise from a transmission in neutral can indicate a serious issue such as mechanical wear (worn bearings or worn gear teeth, for example).

It was true then and it’s still true today: Automobiling is a joy sublime, if you’ve got enough gas and your tires are fine! (Gertrude Tooley Buckingham, Automobiling and Hiking, 1940)

It would be a shame to spend the money for a whole new transmission when all that was needed was a fuse. Bring it to us, and we will ensure our diagnostics pinpoint the problem.