San Antonio Transmission Work | Automatic and Manual Transmission Work

San Antonio Transmission Work. Gene Brown Transmission Work Automatic and Manual

A transmission acts as the middle man between the engine and the tires. It uses the power given off by the engine to make your car a functional vehicle. Without it, a car is not useful, making it a crucial working part. Lucky for you, transmission work in San Antonio happens to be our specialty.

Do you have an old classic car with a rusty transmission? Do you have a brand new car with damage from an accident? Manual or automatic, old or new, we can handle your transmission problems. If you are in the San Antonio area, bring your car into Gene Brown's today for diagnostic testing. If transmission work in San Antonio is what you need, Gene Brown's is the best guarantee! We can accommodate all sorts of vehicles, including foreign transmission repairs such as BMW, VW and Mercedes.

Manual Transmission Work

Let's start by covering the basics of a manual transmission (MT). The name comes from the driver having to manually shift the gears using the clutch. Manuals do not require as much maintenance as automatics. They are less technical making them easier and cheaper to diagnose. The MT is a very delicate part of the car so we suggest you leave the crafty repair to us. Common maintenance needed on MTs include:

• Replacement of pressure plates
• Replacement of bearings
• Adjustment of the clutch pedal mechanism
• Tightening or replacement of cables
• Bleeding the hydraulic system
• Replacement of a worn clutch

Automatic Transmission Work

Automatic transmission's use a computer to automatically change gears as the car moves. Automatic's increase the price of a car and are less fuel efficient but usually thought as easier to drive. ATs are very technical causing the diagnosis process to require more time and cost. While common maintenance on AT's may sound similar to those of a manual, they are handled very differently. Common maintenance includes:

• Adding fluid and checking fluid pressure
• Replacement of filter
• Service to computer controlling the gear shifts
• Replacement to accumulators
• Replacement of a worn clutch
• Replacement of a bad torque converter

Keep Your Eyes and Ears Open

To avoid expensive transmission work or a complete replacement, there are precautions you can take. The key is to listen, feel, and look out for any abnormalities while driving. If your car shows signs of leakage it could be transmission fluid and loss of this fluid can lead to bigger and more expensive problems. If you feel or hear unsteady shifting you should bring your car to us because sudden shifts can cause more damage. Most importantly, careless driving behaviors and using your car beyond its intended uses can put extreme strain on the transmission. 

No matter the type or needs or your transmission, come see the experts at Gene Brown's Transmission in San Antonio, TX. Contact us for a free estimate.