Diagnostics:
To verify
the customer's concern we perform both
an electronic diagnostics and a
hydraulic diagnostics.
Electronic Diagnostics:
This test is a computer controlled test
by connecting a scanner to read the
diagnostic trouble codes sent by the
car's internal computer.
Non-Electronic Diagnostics:
If you car does not have an internal
computer we perform a Transmission
Stress Test by driving the vehicle and
performing certain test to determine
what may be causing your problem.
Hydraulic Diagnostics:
This test is conducted using an oil
pressure gauge which under different
load conditions will show discrepancies
in the condition of your transmissions
hydraulic system.
Repair Options:
Adjustment:
Many times the diagnostics will
indicate only the need for an
adjustment.
Minor
Repairs:
Some of the repairs may only require the
replacement of the electronic solenoids
which would normally take only a couple
of hours.
Major
Repairs:
Unfortunately some transmission require
major repair work that would require
removal of the transmission, disassembly
and parts replacement or rebuilding as
necessary.
This
obviously is the most costly of the
repairs and we will gladly give you some
maintenance tips that will help you
prevent this type of repair in the
future.
Such
as:
Periodic Maintenance
You should bring your car in at least
every 20,000 miles and let us check your
transmission for free for proper
operation, fluid conditions.
Upgrade solutions:
There are many aftermarket products
available today for transmissions that
will improve the performance and life of
your transmission.
Such as:
Hydraulic circuit reprogramming:
Benefits:
-
Shortens the shift time
-
Increases the transmission fluid
pressure which results in greater
clutch holding capacity
-
Increases the flow of transmission
fluid which results in a cooler
running transmission
Heavy
duty clutch assemblies:
Benefit:
-
Greater load holding ability
Heavy
duty torque converters:
Benefits:
-
Increase torque multiplication which
results in more power.
-
Multiple disk clutch assembly which
increases the load capacity for
heavy duty towing.
Transmission coolers:
Benefits:
-
Reduces transmission operating
temperature which results in longer
transmission life.