Transmission

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD 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. 

  • Putting My Manual Transmission Together

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    Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

  • Quality Work is as Important as a Quality Product

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    At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we pride ourselves on specialty knowledge and ability. Once you’ve settled on a transmission to invest in, it’s important not to cut corners on the homestretch. We’ve got you covered here and you can expect top quality repairs for your top quality product.

  • Quick Tips For Keeping Your Transmission Shifting Smoothly

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    At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, 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, Capital Transmission, Inc has the professionals you need, for the best truck repair service in Hyattsville.

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, 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.

  • Safe Mode - is your transmission shot?

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    Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD has the answers you need.

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville believe that service = saving high repair bills!   Therefore, we believe in a proactive approach!

  • Taking Care of Your 4WD

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    Four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles are becoming very popular. While they have some practical advantages they do require different maintenance techniques. Your vehicle has to be ready to take on the challenges of your driving style or terrain in the area and in order to keep those service bills down and avoid any costly repairs it's important to be pro-active. Here is everything you need to know about your four-wheel-drive truck as well as some of the things our technicians at Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD check every time you visit our shop to ensure we take care of any issue you might have.

  • Taking Care of Your Transmission While Towing

    Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

  • Taking Care of Your Transmission While Towing

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    Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

  • The Ins and Outs of Your Transmission

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    Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD 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, Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD is here to help.

  • Tips for Improving the Longevity of Your Clutch

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    At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, 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:

  • Top Rated Repairs for Your Truck

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    At Capital Transmission, Inc, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Hyattsville, MD; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

  • 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 Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD.

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