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Transmissions, like engines, are a major component of your vehicle, and very expensive to replace. Transmissions often go out for very preventable reasons, and sometimes replacing one can be troublesome and expensive enough that it’s not even worth doing, depending on the vehicle. With the right maintenance, most transmissions are extremely reliable; it simply boils down to how well a transmission is cared for. Follow these tips to make your transmission last as long as possible, courtesy of Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene.

“Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene 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.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, here’s what you need to know.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, TX has the answer.

Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene has the information you need.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.