Walnut Creek Transmission and Auto Repair

One of the fun parts of giving back is giving huge checks! Got to bring some smiles to local schools from the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission

Thank you, Jenny! We show up every day to provide value and empower our clients. I am so happy to have customers like you!

If you want to be in the top of your industry give back. ASCCA Elevates Automotive Professionals and Gives them Voice. We are all giving our weekend to improve our industry one team weekend at a time. Ask me how you can be selected to be one of our members.

Time to make a difference! Heading to Sacramento to represent all of our small businesses in the automotive sector across California.

Stopped in to see Cara Hibbs-Leyva crew! Love our Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce members! Grocery Outlet is the spot to get your treats for toe kiddos! Selling out quickly!

Getting ready for the trick or treat walk in Pleasant Hill put on by Pleasant Hill Parks and Rec!

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! We are out in full force representing

If you're experiencing hard starts with your truck--especially in cold weather--it may be time to replace the glow plugs. Other signs may be decreased fuel economy, engine misfiring, or loss of power.

Automatic transmission fluid is vital to your transmission's health and function. Not only does it need a sufficient amount, but it should also be in good condition. Be sure it has clarity (even though reddish) and no bad, burnt smell.

Steer tires are more susceptible to irregular wear patterns due to gravitational forces. Watch for river wear, rib depressions, punch wear, and other related problems. Also, be sure all tires are properly inflated.

Extreme heat damages your vehicle's transmission. Be sure yours has a sufficient supply of the correct transmission fluid in good condition. If you smell a burning odor, you could have the wrong fluid or burning fluid.

If you're towing a trailer, RV or car that's not your own, it's particularly important to do a visual inspection before starting your haul. Make sure the tires are properly inflated and don't have obvious issues such as sidewall cracking.

Did you know that a number of transmissions of the 1930's required the driver to choose a gear before pressing the clutch pedal? Known as preselectors, these models went to the chosen gear once the clutch was engaged.

If the water in your RV still has an antifreeze residue from winterization even after a spring flushing, add a bit of baking soda to each drain or dilute it in water and pour into drains.

If you smell a burning odor, your transmission could be overheating and burning the fluid. This is particularly true if your fluid is old. It may have broken down, preventing it from cooling the transmission properly.

Automatic transmission fluid has a red tint, but you should be able to see through it. Also, it should not have a bad odor. If your transmission fluid is dark, opaque, or smelly, get service immediately.

Did you know that you can use a garden hose rather than water pumped from the tank to flush the winterizing antifreeze out of your RV? This is often quicker and saves wear on the pump.

Can you imagine shifting gears 14 times for a tiny vehicle? It came to pass in the 1960's on a Suzuki racing bike. The 14 gears allowed for the 17.5 hp motor to redline at 17,300 RPM.

If you drive an older year model RV--quite possible since these tend to be driven limited numbers of miles per year--be mindful of mice chewing your engine's wiring. Older wiring insulation was sometimes made from substances tasty to rodents.

If someone puts the wrong transmission fluid in your vehicle, it may not protect well enough or last as long as it should. The result may be a burning scent that tells you the transmission is hot and burning fluid.

The gaskets in your large truck's engine work hard. Check all mounting bolt areas regularly to be sure there are no leaking gaskets. Should you discover a leak, seek repair before the problem becomes worse.