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 Reeves Auto Repair here are a few tips. 

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? Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA has the answers.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo 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. 

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

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? Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA has the answers.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

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. Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Our San Luis Obispo drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Reeves Auto Repair 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!

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo have the answers.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo.

At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

Do you have a performance car, truck, or SUV that you’re looking to upgrade? A stall converter might be your next step; from Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, here’s what you need to know.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA.

At Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA, we know how troublesome it can be to pinpoint a transmission issue and get it fixed. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult us, the experts, for all your transmission needs. We want to help you get on the road safely and quickly.

Once your transmission has been replaced and you’re shifting smoothly once more, you’ll probably want to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips from Reeves Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA to help keep you reliably on the road.