When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair here are a few tips. 

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has the answers.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City is here to help!

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.