When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc here are a few tips. 

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS has the answers.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range. 

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS has the answers.

This is a clutch gone completely wrong and something you want to be sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence and one this driver did not.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence has you covered.

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence have the answers.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence is here to help!

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Dale and Ron's Auto Service Inc in Lawrence, KS, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.