
Winter Hazards and Your Transmission
Winter weather conditions can vary, especially in Ohio! There can be ice, snow and subzero temperatures one day, and rain and spring like weather the next day. How you deal with those conditions can have a dramatic effect on your transmission. Cold Temperatures — For...
Transmission Problems
Once upon a time cars were simple: If the transmission didn’t shift right, you probably had a transmission problem. You took your car to the transmission shop and they fixed it. Simple, right? As with most stories that begin this way, times have changed. Today, when...

TRANSMISSION REPAIR- What are My Options?
You have several options when it comes to automatic transmission repair. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Your choice will ultimately depend on factors like cost, quality and how long it takes you to get your car back. Here is some information to...

What is a Transmission Service?
Transmission service is part of your routine maintenance, just like replacing your engine oil. Learn how transmission service at Brownies Independent Transmission extends the life of your car.

Is It Supposed To Sound Like That?
From experienced automotive professionals to the average driver, we’ve all heard mysterious sounds coming from our cars, but should we worry? The simple answer is yes. Automobiles are becoming increasingly complex, so it’s important to ‘listen’ to your vehicle, and to...

What is a Transmission?
Your car's transmission is the most complicated and least understood major component in your car or truck. In today's cars, the transmission is a combination of sophisticated hydraulics and computer-controlled electronic components.' The transmission is a mechanical...

How can I Avoid Scams and Ripoffs when Purchasing Transmission Repair?
Automatic transmission repairs are expensive; some can easily cost $2000 or more. So it's more important than ever to find a shop that will provide quality repairs at a fair price. Here are few ways you can avoid getting cheated when searching for a transmission...

Manual or Automatic? Which Transmission Saves More?
As consumers face rising prices at the gas pumps, more and more people are looking into buying a car equipped with a manual transmission instead of an automatic. But that change may not provide the desired effect for most drivers. That's because today's automatics are...

Extend Transmission Life by Reducing Heat
The most common cause of automatic transmission failure is heat. You can get more miles out of your transmission by reducing the heat heat builds up during normal operation. Here are a few things you can do to help reduce heat, and keep your transmission working...

How do I know if I need a New Transmission
Your transmission suddenly isn't shifting right. So what's wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good questions. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what's causing your transmission problem, a technician is going...