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Common Repair Shop Scams

Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous repair shops that will overcharge clients or recommend services that are not needed, including transmission repair services. Dishonest practices can lead to thousands of dollars being spent on transmission repairs, transmission rebuilds and replacements that are unwarranted. At the Transmission Man in Salt […]

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How Long Does It Take to Rebuild a Transmission?

When a transmission fails, it can due to age, minor issues that were left unrepaired or a lack of periodic maintenance. These complex systems can face major problems requiring a transmission rebuild when a transmission repair isn’t an option. At the Transmission Man in Salt Lake City, […]

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Most Common Winter Transmission Problems

With proper preventative maintenance, a vehicle’s transmission can last up to or in excess of 200,000 miles before requiring a rebuild or replacement. However, as vehicles age or certain components malfunction or deteriorate, transmission problems may surface without warning, especially during the winter when the temperatures drop. […]

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Vehicles with the Most Reliable Transmissions

Vehicles owned today can certainly go the distance in terms of mileage on the transmission. Surprisingly, some manufacturers have built vehicles that have exceeded 250,000 miles before major failure. Based on the Transmission Man’s experience, there will always be the token transmission that requires transmission repair service […]

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4 Reasons You Can’t Fix Your Own Transmission

The Transmission Man repair team fully believes in and supports DIY home mechanics to perform their vehicle’s less labor-intensive, straightforward repairs. However, fixing a transmission is not included on the list of easy repairs for the average home mechanic. Oftentimes, weekend wrenchers will figure out how to […]

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How to Change Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid can last a long time before it needs to be changed. Yet, when it’s time, it has to be done correctly and expeditiously to avoid costly transmission problems down the road. In line with our commitment to support our clients with their DIY maintenance services, […]

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What Happens if You Don’t Change Your Transmission Fluid?

What Happens if You Don’t Change Your Transmission Fluid? As the viscosity of a vehicle’s transmission fluid deteriorates, it will lead to a lack of lubrication, which causes metal on metal friction. This continued friction will damage components and eventually lead to a costly transmission repair. It […]

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How Does a Car Transmission Work?

How Does a Car Transmission Work?

  How Does a Car Transmission Work?   Simply put, a car transmission is the mechanism by which engine power is transferred to the driven wheels. Without a transmission, your car’s engine could create power by the force of rotation (torque) and rotational speed, but that power […]

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The Most Important Things You Need to Know About Your Transmission


The Most Important Things You Need to Know About Your Transmission


The Most Important Things You Need to Know About Your Transmission   To keep your transmission in a state of peak performance, there are certain things you need to know about your transmission and its maintenance to avoid costly transmission repairs down the road. Read the following […]

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Answers to 4 Common Transmission Questions

Answers to 4 Common Transmission Questions

Answers to 4 Common Transmission Questions The major differences in a transmission from one vehicle to the next are its placement in the vehicle, whether it is a manual or automatic transmission and the components that relate to its type. With that being said, here are common […]

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