Transmission Repair and Rebuilding Services

Our Phoenix auto shop handles transmission overhauls, rebuilds, repairs, and a variety of other services for your vehicle.

Transmission service is something most people now consider a dreaded eventuality. Luckily for drivers in Phoenix AZ, receiving transmission repair is made affordable by our professional technicians. Not only do we have all the tools necessary for transmission rebuilding, we have our own machine shop to craft the parts you need for a total transmission overhaul.

At Johnston’s Automotive, we are of the mind that transmission repair can be staved off for quite a long time with the proper precautions. Surprisingly, most people aren’t aware of the basic guidelines to help them preserve and protect their transmission while driving. The best thing a driver can do to keep their transmission is to pay attention to the transmission fluid.

Transmission fluid is extremely important to the health of your chassis; the fluid not only lubricates but also cools the transmission as it operates. Clean transmission fluid is needed to ensure that everything is well inside the mechanical operation itself. As the transmission works, tiny metal shavings and dirt are circulated inside and can cause failure if the fluid is not changed at the recommended interval.

It is also necessary to ensure that your transmission has the proper level of fluid to operate. Not enough fluid means that it will run hot, degrading the machinery faster than normal. Too much fluid and it will become frothy, which means that the gears cannot be properly lubricated.

Actively paying attention to transmission leaks is another huge part of taking care of this car part. Our automotive technicians at our transmission shop in Phoenix, AZ recommend bringing your vehicle in immediately if you see a red fluid on the ground underneath it. Catching and correcting small leaks early can extend the life of your transmission for years. We suggest a transmission inspection every 30,000 miles; this will usually include changing out the fluid and checking for any potential problems that could arise in the future. Preventative maintenance does wonders for keeping your vehicle at peak performance for its life cycle and can keep maintenance costs to a minimum over the years.