Encinitas Auto Gear Service

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Gears in a car are a central part of the transmission, a complex, vital component of a vehicle that is responsible for conveying the power generated by the engine to the vehicle’s wheels to ensure they provide motion to the car. The gears are also responsible for the way in which the wheels move, meaning that a gear change can affect whether the wheels are put into forward, neutral and backward motion (as well as whether they are stopped altogether).

While gears in a car with an automatic transmission are automatically changed (according to how the driver is using the gas/brake pedals), in a car with a manual transmission, the gears are changed by way of the clutch and the gearshift (also referred to as the shift stick, the gear lever or the shifter).

Common Gear Problems & Complications

Some of the most common issues that arise with a vehicle’s gears include:

• Clutch failure in cars with manual transmissions: Because the clutch holds the gears into place, its failure can result in gear slippage and inefficiency (as the gears are not able to effectively transmit the engine’s power to the car’s wheels).
• Fluid leaks: Gears, like many parts of a car, require lubrication to work optimally (especially in an automatic transmission). Fluid leaks can prevent gears from receiving the fluids they need, thereby causing the gears to crunch and, possibly, break under the stress of the engine.
• Improper fluid levels: Causing similar problems to fluid leaks, improper fluid levels will prevent the gears from working properly. While insufficient transmission fluid may prevent the gears from engaging, too much fluid can cause the fluid to bubble, which degrades the gears’ performance.

What to Do When Gear Problems Arise

Regardless of whether a car has a manual or automatic transmission, problems with the gears can interrupt a car’s ability to drive smoothly – or, in the worst cases, may prevent the car from driving altogether.

If you are experiencing gear problems or think your car needs some type of professional auto repair service, it’s important that you bring your car to a skilled mechanic in order to prevent additional damage to your car down the line. Serving residents of Encinitas and throughout North County, the certified master technicians at Furgerson’s Garage are highly adept at diagnosing and repairing nearly any vehicle problem that may arise in foreign or domestic cars, trucks and SUVs.

Our team of trusted, accomplished auto gear service professionals welcome those seeking car repair services or routine maintenance services to bring their vehicle in for a thorough inspection. We will give you an honest assessment.