Transmission

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN is here to help.

At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN.

It can be very alarming to hear unusual sounds coming from your vehicle. If you are hearing any humming, whining, or even clunking noises emitting from under your vehicle, it is most likely a transmission issue. Luckily, these noises can help you pinpoint what issue you may be having with your transmission. Some of these issues are minor and can be easily taken care of, but some of them are much more major and may require special attention and service. Read on to see just what your transmission problem may be.

At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, 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. Here’s what to look out for, from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN.

At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, transmissions are our specialty. We know exactly how they work and exactly how to maintain and repair one. You know you have a transmission, and you know it’s important, but what does it actually do? Here’s the simple answer to a complicated question.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting. 

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN has the answers.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN has the answers.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission. 

Hydraulic power has a lot to do with how your transmission operates. There are some basic hydraulic components that keep your transmission running smoothly.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Sterling Auto Service, LLC in Jackson, TN we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.