Transmission Repair

Both diesel pickup truck transmission types experience wear and tear, particularly when carrying or hauling heavy loads. Generally, the automated elements of automatic transmissions reduce wear points during shifting.

Different operators prefer different transmission types for various reasons. Ultimately, all transmissions require proper maintenance and are susceptible to failure at some point. A truck may have a transmission problem if any of the following signs appear: Leaking transmission fluid, Problems shifting and getting into gear, Grinding noises when shifting, The truck "chugging" when idling in neutral, The clutch sticks or drags after disengaging, Low power or difficulty accelerating, and The truck changes gears or slips into neutral on its own.

Several of these problems could simply indicate that transmission fluid is low, in which case you should have fluid levels checked and inspected for leaks. It's possible that you may be able to patch a leak in the transmission and fix the problem. However, allowing a transmission to run too long with low fluid can lead to other more serious issues.

In manual transmissions, the clutch may be the source of the issue, particularly when the clutch slips, sticks after disengaging, is too loose or hard, or there is a lack of give in the pedal (the clutch pedal on manuals should not immediately engage when pressed down).

Some other potential causes of the above transmission problems could include: Clogging or a bad shift solenoid causing pressure build-up, Cracking in the gears, Insufficient compression, Clogging in the air filter or in the exhaust manifold, and Low hydraulic pressure.