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Each qualified automotive transmission technician at Northern Trans-A-Matic understands that a transmission problem can confuse most people. Our transmission service and repair shop also knows that many people are interested in finding FREE auto repair help online. Fortunately, you can now ask a transmission technician online about any transmission problem repair or general auto repair question you have and a member of our shop will try to answer it. Also use this page for FREE online advice and tips about automatic transmission repair. Consider the Northern Trans-A-Matic website your transmission problem and auto repair online help answer resource. If you need transmission diagnostic assistance, a Northern Trans-A-Matic expert technician will answer your transmission problem repair or auto repair FAQ about maintenance and repair PDQ! So, if you need to fix, repair, inspect, or service your automotive car or truck problem, each expert technician at Northern Trans-A-Matic is ready to provide superior certified and qualified automotive transmission technician repair advice. So, throw away your automotive repair manual and ask your transmission problem question online now so our service staff of experts can help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here at NorthernTrans-A-Matic we flush the entire transmission and replace the fluid. This process increases performance and longevity of the transmission. This service includes:
- New filter
- New pan gasket
- New fluid plus additive
- Inspection of oil and filter
- Factory Adjustments, where applicable (not every vehicle has adjustments)
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We recommend every 40,000 to 60,000 kms. The reason for this is due to the extreme temperature swings and our general environment, we are considered severe service by most manufacturers. Towing heavy loads are also contributing factors that may require more frequent servicing.
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No, you should not drive with a leaking transmission. It is important you get the car inspected to find the source of the leak, if you lose enough fluid you will experience transmission malfunctions and internal damage.
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Indicators your transmission may be having problems:
- Rough shifting
- Slipping
- Sounds- banging, clunking or whining
- Check engine light comes on
- Low or leaking transmission fluid
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Once the vehicle is brought down one of our qualified technicians will inspect your vehicle thoroughly. Upon inspection we will be able to tell you whether you’re dealing with a problem inside the transmission, or a problem in the vehicle systems that control transmission operation. If it is a problem with the computer system the technician will need to do further diagnosis to identify the cause, and once we have found the source of the problem we can then take the necessary steps to produce an accurate estimate.
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