Transmission Service in Greenwood, IN

Having transmission problems with your car or truck in Greenwood, IN? Look no further than Tom O’Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram - Greenwood for all of your transmission repairs! Our certified technicians are ready to work on repairing your transmission and getting you back on the streets of Greenwood!

Purpose of Your Transmission

The transmission is what changes the gear of an engine, thus transferring the engine’s power to the wheels. It’s within the transmission where the power is produced by the engine and then transferred to the wheels.

What is Transmission Fluid?

Transmission fluid first depends on whether your car’s transmission is automatic or manual. Transmission fluid is essential in maintaining care of your transmission. While the main purpose of transmission fluid is to lubricate the various parts of the transmission, it also cleans and protects metal surfaces from wear, reduces the high operating temperatures, increase the rotational speed and more!

Signs of Transmission Failure

• Transmission is Slipping. If it ever feels like your vehicle is trying to change gears on its own and you can’t stop it, this is a tell-tale sign of a problem with your transmission.
• Transmission Fluid is Leaking. If you notice any dripping or wet spots of red fluid underneath your vehicle, this could be a sign of your transmission fluid leaking and it will need to sealed up and repaired. Any strange smells coming from your vehicle could also indicate that your transmission may be in need of fluid service.
• Shifting is Delayed. Another easily noticed sign is delayed shifting. If you shift your vehicle from park to drive, is there a delay?
• Rough Shifting. If you are having troubles shifting in between gears, or refusing to do so completely, it is likely that you have a faulty transmission.