Transmission

  • Prevent Cooler Issues in Your Transmission

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    Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

  • Prevent Your Transmission from Overheating

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    At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, 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, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

  • Proper Maintenance for Your Transmission

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    At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we see a lot of the same mistakes that cause a transmission to fail. With our help, you can avoid a preventable transmission failure and keep your car reliably on the road.

  • Protect Your Vehicle From Transmission Shifting Issues

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    If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet. 

  • Quick Tips For Keeping Your Transmission Shifting Smoothly

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    At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

  • Replacing the Transmission in Your Diesel

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    The transmission in your diesel truck is built for hard work. But, after many miles and hard days on the road, inevitably the time will come to replace it. When that time comes, Sac Valley Diesel has the professionals you need, for the best truck repair service in Sacramento.

  • Reprogramming Your Transmission

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    For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

  • Simple Steps to Save Fleet Downtime - Tranmissions!

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    Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations!  Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues!  Our transmission technicians here at Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento believe that service = saving high repair bills!   Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

  • Taking Proper Care of Your Transmission

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    While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

  • The Heart of Your Diesel

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    The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

  • The Sound of a Failing Transmission

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    While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA wants you to know what to listen for.

  • Throwing Codes? We Can Help.

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    Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA is here to help.

  • Tips For Purchasing A Transmission

    If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Sac Valley Diesel are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

  • Top 5 Transmission Tips

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    At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

  • Torque Converter Issues

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    Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA.

  • Trained Technicians for Your Transmission

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    For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

  • Transmission Problems are Slippery Business

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    Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

  • Transmission Problems are Slippery Business

    transmission

    Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

  • Transmission Repair Done Right

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    At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

  • Transmissions Done Right for Your Diesel

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    Transmissions are one of the more mysterious and unknown aspects of automotive engineering, to most people. In the modern world, this is more true than ever, making technicians with expertise in transmission maintenance and repair more of a necessity than a convenience. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and equipment necessary to diagnose and repair any sort of transmission issue you may be experiencing with your Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford diesel pickup.

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