Automotive Industry News & Information - Permian Basin Transmission, Inc

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, TX can help. If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components of it.

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, TX.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, TX, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

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At Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, 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.

At Permian Basin Transmission, Inc in Odessa serving: Odessa, Midland, Andrews, Abilene, 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.

This place is great. We were passing thru and having a little bit a trouble. Kenny helped me out and treated me like a friend. He is very knowledgeable and all round a good guy. He explained a lot to me and helped me know my truck and transmission a lot better. I didn't catch the guys name that helped me out with my fluid level but he was great too. Couldn't have been happier with the service. - Levi F. (Yelp Review)

Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone in on exactly how often your oil needs to be changed, to optimize reliability and efficiency.