Stanley Ford Gilmer

Manual Transmission Service

Close up view of a transmission

Manual Transmission Service at Stanley Ford Gilmer

If you choose to drive with a manual transmission instead of an automatic, there’s a good chance that you’re either driving an older model or that you’re driving something with performance in mind. This is why it can be heartbreaking when the transmission starts to fail, as your capable model might not be able to give you the same performance that it used to. You can fix the issue today when you visit us at Stanley Ford Gilmer.

Caring for Your Manual Transmission

Manual transmissions are rarer nowadays due to the fact that you have to learn how to use them. Most regular drivers turn to automatic transmissions, which handle most of the work for them. If you do still use a manual transmission, there’s a good chance that your model was designed with performance in mind. Manual transmissions tend to give the driver a lot more control in comparison to automatic transmissions, so you mostly find them on cars that are built for speed. If you’ve recently been out on the track and you’ve noticed that your car isn’t as responsive, you’ll want to bring it to Stanley Ford Gilmer. This can be caused by a number of factors, but the usual culprit is your transmission fluid. Within a matter of hours, we can make sure that your vehicle is ready for the track again.

Is Your Transmission Failing?

Your transmission has an important job, as it’s tasked with doling out the power of your engine to your wheels. If it completely fails, you aren’t going to be able to go anywhere, but there are often quite a few signs of wear before that happens.

  • You Notice the Clutch is Slipping: If the engine is revving but the car isn’t moving, something probably isn’t right.
  • There are Grinding Noises: If you hear grinding noises, you’re likely hearing the clash of metal on metal, which is never a good sign.
  • Your Car Is Noisy Even When You’re in Neutral: If your transmission is struggling, your car might make banging or clanging noises when it’s in neutral.
  • Your Transmission Isn’t Responsive: You might notice delays or a general lack of responsiveness from your transmission as you’re driving.
  • Your Check Engine Light Is On: If the check engine light is on your dashboard, this is usually the first sign that something has gone wrong.

Heading to the Right Mechanic

Just about any mechanic can handle an oil change, but you’ll want to head to seasoned professionals at Stanley Ford Gilmer if you’re trying to service your transmission. If you live by Shreveport, Gilmer, or Gladewater, it’s only a short trip to our dealership, and once you arrive, we’ll be able to get to work on your vehicle. While we work on your transmission, you may want to consider opting for some of our other services:

  • Tire Service: When you’re burning rubber on the track, your tires are going to take a beating. We can align, rotate, and balance them.
  • An Oil Change: Are you burning through your oil? We can top your vehicle up so that your engine can continue to provide you with excellent performance.
  • Windshield Wiper and Headlight Service: This is a small service that can make a massive difference.

 If you’re worried about your model’s transmission, you can schedule your next service with Stanley Ford Gilmer.