New Windsor's Transmissions EXPERTS

  Just like replacing your engine oil, a transmission service is part of your vehicle's routine maintenance. A complete Transmission service should include a few things: Removing and examining the sump or pan (where possible) Replacing the Filter or cleaning the screen Cleaning the pan Reinstalling the pan with a new pan gasket Pumping out the old fluid and replacing it with NEW, HIGH QUALITY ATF Adding a friction modifier or additive package (model specific) To restore the holding power between the clutches, reduce slip and heat production we add new fluid. Removing the old fluid washes away tiny particles of clutch material and metal shavings. Those particles clog passages and squeeze between moving parts, which is what causes wear throughout the transmission. Changing the fluid eliminates those particles and the wear they cause. The end result of changing the fluid is to improve the holding ability of the friction components, reduce heat and provide better lubricati ... read more

When it comes to repairing your Transmission, there are several options. Every option comes with advantages and disadvantages. Your choice depends on factors like cost, quality, and turnaround time. Here are the options: New: New Transmissions are not available from the dealer or any source. They are only used in the production of new cars and trucks. Transmissions purchased from the dealer are Remanufactured. This is important to consider when looking at the cost of a transmission. Remanufactured: What is a remanufactured or reman? It's the same as a rebuilt transmission except it’s built in a factory setting off-site. There are two very common ways remans are built. One is with a team of people each skilled in specific areas of the rebuild, an assembly line, where one person does the teardown and inspection, another does the cleaning, and then several people will assemble and restore certain components and a final person will assemble th ... read more

  Today it’s common to see a transmission cost of $3000.00 or more, so why are transmissions cost so high? Parts- The price of parts has risen and transmissions these days need more parts than they did 10-20 years ago.  These parts are smaller and lighter and now have to handle even more torque. Clutch materials have been completely redesigned to handle the high demand by using exotic materials and manufacturing techniques. These techniques and materials have caused the prices to climb. Transmission kits that once cost under $100 are now edging over $1000.00! A wide range of today's transmissions include electronic components, such as solenoids, sensors, and switches. As well as wiring harnesses or circuits that provide power to those components. Some transmissions even have a computer right inside the case. Another large component is the torque converter, which is an absolute must for every rebuild. Most low cost quotes on the internet do not inc ... read more

  The Scary unplanned light, some vehicles call it a check engine light, some a Service Engine Soon light, some just have a picture of an engine. The industry calls it a MIL-Malfunction indicator Lamp. However, this scary light isn’t always so scary. Basically, the light means the car’s computer has identified a problem in the system. What kind of problem? One that more than likely requires professional attention, from a professional technician. It needs to have the computer system scanned and checked to identify what the problem(s) are. The light is just the computer's way of telling you to have your car checked. It found a problem- often one you probably wouldn’t have noticed during normal driving- and it needs to be checked before it becomes a serious problem and has the potential to affect other components. Why does the system need a check engine light? Because it's a complex system that helps you monitor its performance and diagnose the problems. C ... read more

Winters in the Hudson Valley can be brutal, especially if you commute to work. How you deal with those snowy commutes can have dramatic effects on your transmissions. Cold Temperatures- Winter means COLD weather. As the temperature drops, fluids begin to thicken, reducing their ability to lubricate. By just driving your vehicle slowly for the first few miles your engine and transmission can reach normal operating temperature.  Avoid letting your car idle for extended periods, while your vehicle may be warm to you the engine will be running rich, creating pollution, damaging the catalytic converter, and using expensive fuel to go nowhere.    For many transmissions, engine idling may cause internal damages. Some transmissions don't create lube flow with the shifter in park. Oil won't start flowing through the cooler and lube will circulate until you put the shifter into drive. So internal parts are spinning - ice cold- with no lube flow. No good ... read more