As Greater Boston’s leading transmission shop, we hear questions every day about transmissions. The most common questions usually revolve around the concept of a slipping transmission. A slipping transmission is a general term for what happens when a car switches gears due to issues with the transmission and clutch. If you notice an issue with…
Have you noticed an oil leak under your truck or car? It might be a problem under the hood. Oil leaks can be very dangerous for your vehicle. If you lose oil quickly, your engine will no longer be properly lubricated which can lead to extensive damage to engine components. That is why if you…
Transmission fluid is essential to keeping your transmission running smoothly. However, knowing how often you need to change your transmission fluid can be confusing because while the manufacturer might say one thing, the dealership may say another, and a mechanic will say something else! In reality, it isn’t that difficult to know when to change your…
As cars have gotten more complex the number of dashboard lights have increased. And if you are not a mechanic you may not know what these lights indicate. Similar to all of those laundry tag symbols, dashboard lights are meant to act as shorthand for different car sensors, and if they are lit you may…
At Everett Transmission, we spend most of our time working on transmission systems. We always recommend to our customers that it is better to have your transmission repaired instead of needing it replaced. Not only does replacing your transmission cost exceedingly more money, but driving with a bad transmission can be extremely dangerous for you…
Although automobile clutches are designed to last for a long time, their lifespan is often cut short due to a variety of normal everyday tasks such as towing heavy loads from the back of your vehicle. Although, there are a variety of other driving practices that are considered common that actually have a negative impact…
As anyone who owns an automobile knows, identifying the cause of any issues relating to your vehicle can be the cause of a major headache. The same can be said for when driver’s experience their car shaking during times of breaking. Although this is a very dangerous problem that should be addressed immediately, the root…
Transmissions are made up of more than 800 parts. This makes it one of the most complicated parts of any vehicle and it has been this way for some time. Ever since the automobile was first invented, the transmission has been an imported but complicated part. Despite early vehicles being rather simple, the transmissions they…
The days of dual-clutch transmissions only being used in high-performance cars or on the racetrack are long gone. In today’s day and age more and more vehicles available to everyday consumers feature a dual clutch transmission which is why if you are in the market for a new car you should understand the technology as…
The dreaded transmission replacement is one thing that many automobile owners hope they never have to become familiar with. This is because common belief would have you thinking that the replacement process is your only route to take once you start experiencing problems with your vehicle’s automobile. Although this is not the truth. Transmission rebuilds…
