A Plus Transmission Specialist

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A Plus Transmission Specialist is a transmission shop that launched its modest beginnings in 1983 from 11729 Jones Road, Houston, TX. Twenty-eight years later our company is a leading group of transmission repair shops in Greater Houston and surrounding communities with 14 well-situated shops to serve you. A Plus Transmission Specialist is a full-service auto transmission repair center with top repair professionals. Our Service Specialists use cutting-edge diagnostic and repair tools to make certain each car we service is diagnosed the proper way, and repaired to satisfy, and in some cases, exceed Manufacturer specifications.

What Makes Adequate Transmission Service Necessary?

Both the automatic transmission (plus its torque converter) and a manual transmission (with its clutch system) accomplish exactly the same thing, but they accomplish it in totally distinct ways. Just like that of a stick shift, the automatic transmission's most important role is to allow for the car engine to perform in its narrow scope of speeds while providing a wide range of output speeds.

With no transmission, cars and trucks would be tied to one gear ratio, and that ratio would need to be determined to permit the car to travel at the optimal top speed. If you happen to want a top speed of eighty mph, then the gear ratio will be very much like third gear in most manual transmission cars.

You have probably never ever tried operating a manual transmission car utilizing only 3rd gear, have you? If you had, you'd quickly learn you had very little acceleration upon starting out, and at high speeds, the engine would most likely be screaming along near the "red line". A car comparable to this would degrade very quickly and would be nearly undriveable.

Hence the transmission uses gears to bring about more effective use of the engine's torque, and to keep the engine performing at an appropriate speed. When towing or hauling heavy loads, your vehicle's transmission may possibly get hot enough to burn up the transmission fluid. In an effort to guard the transmission from serious damage, car owners who tow may want to decide to buy cars or trucks equipped with transmission coolers.

All of this underscores the reasons why servicing the transmission on a normal schedule is just as important as changing the oil! The good thing is that it won't have to happen as often, but it should never be neglected totally.

Simple methods to keep a transmission healthy:

Is your transmission fluid level correct?

It is advisable to confirm your transmission fluid at least twice each year. Not only will a poor fluid level induce your car to upshift or downshift inadequately, it will probably lead to transmission damage, and a expensive repair. If your car or truck looks like it's dripping fluid pretty frequently, it's possible you have a leak. Moreover, all of that transmission fluid must be nice and clean for your car to switch gears at the correct time. In keeping things fresh, your transmission incorporates a filter to catch any gunk and should be changed periodically.

Is your transmission leaving spots?

Transmission fluid is essential to any automatic transmission. The wonder happens in the transmission fluid. Most automobiles come with red transmission fluid, ideal to understand if you're searching for a leak. Checking for leaks is not as trying as it might appear to be. The transmission is a closed system, thus there will be only a couple of locations which could spring a leak.

Here are a few places to check for leaks:

• At the drainage hole under the transmission.
• At the base of the filler.
• Around the selector shaft, where the gear shift connects to the transmission.
• Where the transmission connects to the engine.
• The speed sensor mount, where the cable screws into the transmission housing.
• At the radiator. If your car has a transmission cooler, a leak will cause transmission fluid to mix into the radiator fluid.

Reliable Transmission Repair in Guy, TX

Our manual transmission and auto transmission repair shop in Guy, TX is very proud to be associated with the non-profit organization called the Automatic Transmission Rebuilder Association (ATRA). As being an ATRA member our automatic transmission repair shop in Guy, TX adheres to the service and repair mandates which are a part of the ATRA bylaws and code of ethics.

A Plus Transmission Specialist is a full-service auto transmission repair shop with top maintenance professionals. Our Service Professionals use cutting-edge analytic and repair equipment to make sure every car we service is diagnosed the right way, and restored to meet, and in some cases, exceed OEM specs.

Today's automatic transmissions are certainly, by far the most complex mechanical element in the modern truck. Auto transmissions contain mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and computer controls, all working together in perfect equilibrium which goes virtually unnoticed right up until there is a problem. As a result today’s automatic transmission repairs require specific repairs. A Plus Transmission Specialist do one thing, and one thing only, and we are good at it. What this means to you is, whenever you visit your local A Plus transmission Specialists center, you can be sure that your auto transmission repairs will be done right- the very first time.

If a non computer controlled transmission is shifting prematurily, or too late, it might require an resetting to the accelerator cable. In the event the car or truck has a vacuum-style mechanism known as a modulator instead of a regular throttle cable, there's an adjustment that can be made using an adjustment screw in some modulator models. In cars and trucks with modulators, however, it's extremely critical that there are no vacuum leaks and the engine is running at peak efficiency. An engine vacuum is very sensitive to how well the motor is running. In fact, many specialists work with a vacuum gauge to identify performance problems and "state of tune". Many issues that seem to be transmission problems disappear after a tune-up or engine-performance repair has been completed.

For that reason before you decide to phone around for transmission or clutch repair price ranges, give us the opportunity to diagnose your transmission problem and find out if it can be resolved by straightforward adjustments or minor repairs. Call us today or drop by one of our shops located near Guy, TX.

When Your transmission requires servicing, call our shop near Guy, TX for a simple and easy quote. A Plus Transmission Specialist prides itself on providing the very best and most cost effective transmission service. We are the home of the famous $9.95 transmission service. We are your best choice for solving auto transmission problems. In addition, we provide Transmission Flush for new model cars or trucks with very competitive prices. Because of the sensitive nature of transmissions we do not advise transmission flush for early model vehicles or for vehicles that have not had transmission flush or transmission service for long time.

We also provide Transmission Flush service in Guy, TX suitable for a later model automobile at fairly fair prices. Due to the susceptible temperament of transmissions we do not advocate a Transmission Flush for early model trucks or for vehicles which had not had a transmission flush or any transmission service for decades.

Our Transmission shop near Guy, TX utilizes the following seven-step analysis process free at no charge for our customers.

• Prior to starting our transmission service or transmission flush process we verify fluid level in your motor vehicle to make sure fluid level is correct. Having low or high level of fluid in your transmission might cause your transmission to malfunction. We correct the fluid level first when necessary.
• Then we check for all engine adjustments related to transmission and clutch repair. Some engine-related problems can cause the transmission to fail. We do minor adjustments if necessary.
• Then our technicians check for the automatic and manual transmission gear engagement. This is done by simply starting the auto, placing a foot on the brake and moving the transmission shifter thru each gear, checking for engagement of all gears.
• Our master technicians pass the vehicle through a typical driving test to see if there are any abnormalities in driving. We check for shifting range, transmission shift points and condition of these shifts. In addition, we check for torque converted with clutch involvement in overdrive. Convert clutch engagement is the process specially designed to save fuel when a car or truck is in overdrive mode.
• All electronic-controlled transmissions have an on-board computer system. We inspect any electronic codes for any transmission failure.
• At this step our specialist puts your vehicle on the lift and checks the transmission settings, making any changes that are needed at this point.
• Finally, we take down the transmission pan, drain the transmission fluid, switch the filter and gasket and once again install the recommended fluid to the appropriate level.

We recommend transmission service or a transmission flush once a year or each and every 15,000 miles, whatever happens first.

We do not just provide automatic transmission service, we additionally do manual transmission service, and differential service near Guy, TX. So whatever your transmission issues, whether it's a simple transmission fluid change, or an automatic transmission repair, manual repair or clutch repair, call A Plus Transmission Specialist to handle your every service need.

We Service Transmissions in Guy, TX!