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3 Minutes a Month Can Save Your Transmission

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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 Zarin Truck & Automotive here are a few tips. 

A Short History of The Automatic Transmission

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? Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA has the answers.

Are You Facing Shifting Issues?

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Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights 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. 

Bad Transmission? Fix It or Sell It?

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So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Choosing what to do can be overwhelming, and you need someone you can trust to help you decide what work needs to be done. Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA is here to help you make the right decision when it comes to your transmission. There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car, but should you? 

Benefits of Auxiliary Transmission Coolers - Does Your Vehicle Need One?

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Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Cheap Parts Don’t Cut It and Warranties Matter

car parts At Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, we’re in the business of quality. Quality work, quality parts, and quality service keep a business going. Here is a quick rundown on why it’s important to install components that will perform reliably, and keep you taken care of in the event that they don’t.

Checking Transmission Fluid Level, Why It's Important!

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 Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Choosing the Right Fluid for Your Transmission

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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? Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA has the answers.

Choosing the Right Repair Shop

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At Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

Clutch Problems are a Big Problem

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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 Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights and one this driver did not.

Common Transmission Issues

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Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Detecting Early Signs Of Transmission Trouble

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. Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Do You Have a Catalytic Converter Issue?

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Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

Does Idling Hurt Your Transmission?

transmissionPeople idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA has the answers.

Don't Neglect Your Transmission Pump!

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At Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

Everything you need to know about transmission sensors!

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our South Heights drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Zarin Truck & Automotive feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on.  The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

External Components - Making Your Manual Transmission Work

gear shift on a vehicle

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

Fluid Flushes for Your Fleet

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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, Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights has you covered.

Four Wheel Drive and Transmission Maintenance

At Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, our mechanics are well trained and qualified to service any type of transmission, in any car, truck, or SUV. If your car is equipped with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, you probably know that your transmission is somewhat complicated, and therefore requires professional attention. Our technicians possess the knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your 4WD or AWD vehicle reliably on the road, and ready for any driving condition, any time. For all your transmission repair or maintenance needs, call or come by Zarin Truck & Automotive today.

Hints Your Transmission Is Failing

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At Zarin Truck & Automotive in South Heights, PA, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost-effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Our trained technicians at Zarin Truck & Automotive want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

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