Transmission

  • Vehicle Making Weird Noises? Check Your Transmission!

    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.

  • Warning Signs of a Failing Transmission

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX, our goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV on the road. The best way to prevent a huge problem is to pay attention to the small ones and get issues taken care of before they leave you stranded. As you know, small problems can lead to big problems and if you're not careful you could miss the signs and your transmission could fail you. 

  • What Are Shift Points?

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    Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX, here’s what you need to know about them.

  • What Can Causes Transmission Failure?

    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

  • What Causes Transmission Failure?

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

  • What Do Synchronizers Do?

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

  • What Does a Pressure Plate Do?

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    If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, here’s what you need to know.

  • What Does The “Tow” Button On Your Truck Do?

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

  • What Exactly Is "Overdrive" in Your Vehicle?

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    The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX has the answer.

  • What Is a CVT?

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    Over the past decade, vehicles with CVTs, or Continuously Variable Transmissions, seem to have taken over the market. While many people have different opinions on CVT transmissions, what are they, and how do they work? Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo has a simple explanation for you.

  • What Is A Transmission Case And What It Can Mean For Your Transmission

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    “Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

  • What is a Transmission Control Module

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, we understand the importance of keeping up with and understanding the latest in automotive technology. Gone are the days when fluids and vacuum lines were all that controlled the function of your engine and transmission, and we’ve moved into an era where computer control reigns supreme.

  • What is that clicking sound?

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    Do you hear a funny clicking sound when you turn the wheels of your vehicle? It could be your car or truck's CV or Drive Axle, and it may be in need of repair. Safety is the number one priority for our customers here at Mikey's Turbo Exchange, and it is our goal to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Driving around with a damaged CV Joint or Drive Axle problem can be extremely dangerous. The axle is a structural component that bears the weight of the vehicle, any cargo, and the acceleration forces between you and the ground. It is so important to have your vehicle inspected regularly by a trained automotive repair professional here at Mikey's Turbo Exchange to ensure its safety.

  • What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle?

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    You may occasionally hear the term “transaxle” used in place of “transmission” for your car or SUV. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo is here to help.

  • What It Means When Your “Transmission Slips”

    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 Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX, 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.

  • What kind of condition is your fluid in, and what does that mean for your transmission?

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    The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission. 

  • What To Consider When Choosing A New Transmission?

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    At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, your car, truck, or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there, and we’re here to help you make the right choice. Our technicians can help you decide based on your budget, vehicle, and lifestyle. We're here to get your car going again and earn your business in the future.

  • What To Do About Transmission Leaks

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    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 Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

  • What's a Neutral Safety Switch?

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    Transmission problems aren’t always as dramatic as they seem. Often, a huge inconvenience is caused by a simple problem, if you only know what to look for. At Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, we know what to look for, and would like to pass some of that knowledge on to you. Here, we investigate an easy fix that causes a lot of people problems; a faulty neutral safety switch.

  • What's My Transmission Made Of?

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    Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Mikey's Turbo Exchange in Amarillo, TX. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, 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. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle. 

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