How Is Automatic Transmission Service Unique?

September 14, 2021 | By Mister Transmission

How Is Automatic Transmission Service Unique?

Automatic transmission service is most of what we do at Mister Transmission. But how is automatic transmission service different from manual transmission service?

Why Is Automatic Transmission Service Necessary?

Your transmission, like all the other components in your automobile, needs occasional service and maintenance. Without enough transmission fluid, an automatic transmission will overheat and cause damage. Friction surfaces that are too worn down won’t be able to do their job any more. Faulty sensors will mean your transmission is not operating properly. And all of it could see your vehicle slip out of gear, grind and resist when you change gears, and, ultimately, fail to deliver power to your wheels.

What Does An Automatic Transmission Do?

The transmission delivers power from the engine to the axles, and thus the wheels. More specifically, the transmission delivers the right amount of power. When you begin driving from a stop, your wheels have a rotational speed of, well, zero, even if you had been revving your engine for 15 minutes. The transmission adjusts this imbalance, much like the gear shifter on a bicycle. If the gear is too high, you’ll have trouble getting going; too low and you’ll be pedaling and pedaling and not getting anywhere very fast.

In a manual drive transmission, you must manually change gears yourself using the gear shifter. This is essentially the same principle as with a bicycle. Automatic transmissions, on the other hand, automatically change the gear ratio as your automobile is in motion. Automatic transmissions allow the engine to provide a range of torque and speed outputs while the engine maintains a relatively high rotational speed. Ultimately, an automatic transmission requires less work from the driver. Because of this, many find driving an automatic transmission easier. Nevertheless, others prefer driving a manual transmission because it gives them more control over their vehicle, and because manual transmissions tend to be slightly more fuel efficient.

Is Manual Transmission Service Different From Automatic Transmission Service?

Most of what we do at Mister Transmission is automatic transmission service. We’re perfectly capable and happy to service manual transmissions, too, it’s just that the vast majority of cars in Canada are automatic. Manual transmissions may only make up 9% of Canadian vehicles. In terms of service, the differences are minimal. Common automatic transmission services include topping up the automatic transmission fluid, draining it and replacing it with new fluid, replacing defective solenoid packs, and resealing leaks. To learn more about automatic transmission service, please read about our Multi-Check Inspection.

Mister Transmission

At Mister Transmission, we’re happy to perform automatic transmission service, as well as manual transmission service and CVT service. To learn more, please contact us. We have a comprehensive COVID-19 policy to keep everybody safe.

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Rebecca Christie
This store is under new ownership, Aki Sahaye is the store manager. They are working and ensuring this location meets up to the expectations of Mister Transmission. David Rinella was the old manager/owner of the franchise, he is the one that caused NUMEROUS ISSUES and thankfully Aki worked with me and sorted everything out. Aki is professional and you can be sure this location is running smoothly. Head Office of Mister Transmission is aware of what the previous owners/management has done. They will hopefully be investigating the Mister Transmission at Jane and Lawrence, so no one else is taken advantage of!! Good Job Aki Sahaye, thank you for righting the wrongs!! We will be back!!
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Spencer Groenenboom
Wonderful prompt, professional, and friendly service! Janice and Rob kept me carefully up to date on the diagnosis and repair, which was completed days ahead of schedule.
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Dan Arbour
Thanks again to Trevor and Cam and there crew truly excellent service
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Sabrina Bayers
Great customer service easy to deal with and great job well done. Highly recommend
Date: September 11, 2024
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Ty
It's hard to find an honest reliable garage or mechanic these days, but the guys over at Mister Transmission are amazing. After being told by Quantrills that it would cost $1800 and a 12 hour job just to look and find the issue with my truck I decided to go to Mr Transmission and they had my truck in and out within 1 day and my final repair bill was just over $700. Which I am VERY happy with!! If you have an issues call Trevor. Great person to deal with and very friendly.
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Ken was very helpful and...
Jer 1.
Ken was very helpful and took the time to evaluate the Coolant leak/Issue. He replaced faulty plastic clamps with metal and the tank pressure cap. He test drove and evaluated after to make sure solved the problem He tried to save some money on the overall repair as usual. I have been before and will return again for regular service as well.
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Wellington County
They have done an exellent job helping resolve my transmission issues and an even better job navigating a 3rd party warenty. Very pleased with their help!
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Ty
It's hard to find an honest reliable garage or mechanic these days, but the guys over at Mister Transmission are amazing. After being told by Quantrills that it would cost $1800 and a 12 hour job just to look and find the issue with my truck I decided to go to Mr Transmission and they had my truck in and out within 1 day and my final repair bill was just over $700. Which I am VERY happy with!! If you have an issues call Trevor. Great person to deal with and very friendly.
Date: September 10, 2024
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It's hard to find an...
Ty
It's hard to find an honest reliable garage or mechanic these days, but the guys over at Mister Transmission are amazing. After being told by Quantrills that it would cost $1800 and a 12 hour job just to look and find the issue with my truck I decided to go to Mr Transmission and they had my truck in and out within 1 day and my final repair bill was just over $700. Which I am VERY happy with!! If you have an issues call Trevor. Great person to deal with and very friendly.
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Annysia
Very happy with my experience at Mister Transmission. Thankfully, my problem wasn't transmission related but they were able to diagnose the issue I was having and recommended a fix for my normal mechanic.
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