When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Lew Broyles & Sons here are a few tips. 

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY has the answers.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range. 

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY has the answers.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne have the answers.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne.

At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, 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, well explore a condition which has a lot of potential to cause your transmission harm: overheating.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY 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.

At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, 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 your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

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 Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY.

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 Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY.

At Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY, we know how troublesome it can be to pinpoint a transmission issue and get it fixed. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult us, the experts, for all your transmission needs. We want to help you get on the road safely and quickly.

Transmissions may experience an array of issues, some more serious (or annoying) than others. Since transmissions play a vital role in the operation of your vehicle, it's important to know what to look out for. If your transmission is shuddering, here’s some advice from our team here at Lew Broyles & Sons in Cheyenne, WY.