Manual Transmission Service & Repair

A manual transmission has a clutch, which is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the transmission, allowing the driver to switch gears and control your driving experience. Compared to an automatic transmission, the manual transmission is mostly made up of mechanical gears that rely on the drive to shift.

Manual transmission service is essential for keeping your manual transmission in optimal condition. Transmission fluid naturally degrades over time, which is why replacing your transmission fluid is important to keep your gears shifting smoothly. How often you need to change your transmission fluid depends on the year, make and model of your vehicle, give your local Mister Transmission a call to find out when you

Common Problems for Manual Transmission

If you are experiencing any of the following problems, you should get your transmission checked as soon as possible. Recognizing these warning signs early is key to minimizing the cost of your repair as it may only require a minor repair or service

– Check engine light is on
– Clutch is slipping – when the clutch slips, the engine will rev but the car doesn’t move as it should, or sometime not at all. This could indicate a worn clutch or clutch pedal that may require a simple adjustment, rebuild or a new clutch.
– Grinding Noises
– Noisy in Neutral – If you feel your car ‘bumping’ or ‘clanging’, this could indicate your transmission fluid needs to be topped up
– Lack of Responsiveness or delays in movement

My vehicle is showing at least one of these signs, what should I do?

The first step is to book an appointment at your nearest Mister Transmission. We always start with our FREE Road Test and Multi Check inspection to identify any problems with your transmission, and if any additional diagnostics or work is required. At Mister Transmission, we repair and rebuild transmission to the highest quality standards, using state of the art diagnostics tools and technology to ensure we provide you with a repair that lasts. And, with our nation-wide warranty, you can travel with confidence knowing that we have you covered anywhere across Canada.

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Customer Reviews
These guys were fair. They...
Dan Whiffen
These guys were fair. They seem to be more interested in fixing than selling unneeded services or parts. Only guys in the western hemisphere that are fair. i would say the world but there’s an honest guy in albania that i’ve hear about, apparently , 👍
Date: April 8, 2026
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Excellent service, very quick and...
Jesse Nicholson
Excellent service, very quick and reliable has helped me out with two separate vehicles and the service has been fantastic even with years passing between visits it has remained the same!
Date: April 8, 2026
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Service was fast and professional....
Kirk Newhall
Service was fast and professional. Price was reasonable for job.
Date: April 8, 2026
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Attended to the Pembina location...
Josee And
Attended to the Pembina location where they previously quoted a price and it was the exact amount to pay at days end. Work was completed with no further issues for a transmission fluid and filter change on my 2022 Ford F250 - 10R140. Took it here rather then the dealer as they are the specialist. Glad to see you're getting the best quality of 100% synthetic transmission oil (Motul). Would definitely use them again.
Date: April 8, 2026
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Fantastic service and customer treatment!...
Bryan Weir
Fantastic service and customer treatment! I've been at this shop before and I'll keep coming back because of how customers are served. You're not a number, but considered like family.
Date: April 8, 2026
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I thought I had a...
Donna L
I thought I had a transmission problem so took my car to Mr. Transmission Burnaby. Turns out it needed a service and had an engine problem. Chris' advice regarding the service and the engine problem was gratefully received. Fantastic customer service, above and beyond.
Date: April 8, 2026
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Awesome! Told me exactly what...
Jax Vb
Awesome! Told me exactly what I needed to know. 10/10 recommend
Date: April 7, 2026
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Took my C3 Corvette there...
Tylor Jennex
Took my C3 Corvette there based on recommendation in the car community. Did an amazing job on my transmission! Butter smooth!During the process they kept great communication with me and even provided pictures as to what they were talking about. While they were down there they had a look at some other things on the car just as a heads up even though they dont do those repairs. Just amazing to have that level of respect for a customers vehicle.Would recommend anyone to take your vehicle there!
Date: April 6, 2026
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Highly recommended! If you are...
Johnny Arcangel
Highly recommended! If you are looking for a trustworthy place and Friendly Neighborhood shop to have your vehicle looked at and taken care of, this is the place. Giorgio was more than helpful in helping me Diagnose the transmission on my 2011 Sienna that the Toyota dealership called that it needed replacement when it did not even need it. I am very happy of how I was taken care of and will recommend him and his shop to everyone i know. Thank you once again!
Date: April 6, 2026
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Stranded/Engine issues in red deer...
Wendy Earl
Stranded/Engine issues in red deer and no one could even look at it before the long weekend. Not only did Mister Transmission get us in, they fixed the issue! We were back in the highway in no time! Thank you again for getting us in and saving our long weekend!
Date: April 4, 2026
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