Automotive News & Information - Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

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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 Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, we want to keep you informed and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?

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Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. technicians.

Once you have an idea of how the major components of your transmission operate, it’s time to bring them all together. In its most complex terms, a truck’s automatic transmission takes a lot to understand. However, at Precision Transmission Exchange, Inc. in Kenner, LA, we like to keep things simple when we can. We want you to understand exactly what's going on with your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a rundown of how everything works together.