Automotive News & Information - Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC

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

Worn/Burnt Clutches - Your truck’s transmission is packed with clutches that allow it to engage or disengage. If they’ve become worn or damaged, they won’t work properly, and your transmission will slip. Typically, there are other issues at hand that result in damaged clutches, and the clutches themselves require the entire transmission to be broken down in order for them to be replaced. Most of the time, a rebuild or replacement will be in order.

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At Greenville Auto Clinic, LLC in Greenville, AL, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.