Transmission

  • If Your Transmission Doesn’t Have A Dipstick, Do You Still Need To Check The Fluid?

    You’ve noticed an issue with your transmission, or you simply want to make sure the fluid is still at the correct level and looking good. But, you can’t seem to find the dipstick anywhere…what’s the deal? Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston is here to help!

  • Is "Remanufactured" Worth It?

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    What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

  • Is it Okay to Downshift to Slow Down?

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    If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston explains.

  • Is it Okay to Shift an Automatic Transmission While the Vehicle is Still in Motion?

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we believe that in order to take care of your car, truck, or SUV properly, you need to know how it works. Today we’re attempting to answer an age-old debate; is it ok to shift from reverse to drive before coming to a complete stop?

  • Is it okay to shift into park before stopping?

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    The key to maintaining a healthy transmission is understanding how it works. Here’s the rundown on shifting your car, truck, or SUV into park before it stops, from the professional technicians at Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston.

  • Is it Time to Replace Your Clutch?

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    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we’re fans of drivers who tweak and customize their vehicles to meet specific wants and needs. For many car enthusiasts, a manual transmission is a must, and the performance of that transmission relies heavily on the clutch.

  • Is It Time To Replace Your Transmission?

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    Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

  • Is You Vehicle Vibrating? It May Be Your U-Joints

    The term u-joints are commonly thrown around when discussing a vehicle that exhibits vibration or driving issues. What exactly is a u-joint, and how do you know if one is bad? Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston has the answers.

  • Is Your Car Trying To Tell You Something?

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    Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH.

  • Is Your Car Trying To Tell You Something?

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    Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from our team here at Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH.

  • Is Your Pilot Bearing Causing Problems?

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    If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

  • Is Your Transmission Leaking?

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    In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH.

  • Is Your Transmission Misbehaving? It Could Be Your Valve Body!

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    “Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

  • It's Important to have your Clutch Adjusted. Here Is Why!

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    If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston has you covered.

  • Keeping Your Transmission In Top Shape?

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    Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the Whitney Motor Werkes technicians.

  • Know When to Change Your Transmission Fluid

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    Our goal at Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH is to provide you with the best transmission service possible. One way we do that is by helping you understand a little more about your transmission and the way it works. Knowledge about your vehicle and its systems allow you to catch problems when they arise and deal with them appropriately, saving you money and easing some of the stress of car ownership. You probably already know how to check your oil, and when to change it. Checking and maintaining transmission fluid is something people tend to understand far less about, however. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Knowing When Your Leaks Occur is Key to Diagnosing the Problem

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    Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

  • Leaky Transmission? Learn Where They Come From and What To Do

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    Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

  • Looking For Improvements In Your Transmission?

    At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

  • Maintaining Your Transmission is Key to Preventing Issues

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    Prevention is better than cure. You've probably heard that said plenty of times. The phrase is most often used to talk about health and medicine, but it is just as valid to apply it to vehicles. It's great if your problem can be sorted without much trouble, but even better not to have a problem in the first place. This is especially true when it comes to your vehicle's transmission, as this can be one of the more specialized parts to repair. Not all transmission problems require an extensive overhaul, but they will all cause at least some trouble and inconvenience. Avoiding transmission problems is clearly preferable to even the problems that are quickest and cheapest repair. This is why it is important to ensure you take good care of your transmission. This will help prevent problems and keep it working smoothly. Ideally, it will mean that it doesn't develop any faults at all. Even if it does eventually go wrong, however, it is entirely possible that good care will mean the fault is less serious and easier to repair than it would have been otherwise. Here's some insight on how to prevent problems from our team here at Whitney Motor Werkes. 

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