Transmission

  • 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

  • The Heart of Your Diesel

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    The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

  • 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA wants you to know what to listen for.

  • Tips for Improving the Longevity of Your Clutch

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    At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Philadelphia, PA; 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 Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Trained Technicians for Your Transmission

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    For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

  • Transmission Problems are Slippery Business

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    Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

  • Transmission Problems are Slippery Business

    transmission

    Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

  • Transmission Repair Done Right

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    At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

  • Transmissions Done Right for Your Diesel

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    Transmissions are one of the more mysterious and unknown aspects of automotive engineering, to most people. In the modern world, this is more true than ever, making technicians with expertise in transmission maintenance and repair more of a necessity than a convenience. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and equipment necessary to diagnose and repair any sort of transmission issue you may be experiencing with your Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford diesel pickup.

  • Trouble Shifting? Sounds Like Transmission Issues!

    Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

  • Trouble Shifting? Why You May Need To Add Fluid/Gear Oil To Your Manual Transmission!

    Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Used Cars: Worth the Risk? Check The Transmission.

    There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

  • Vehicle Making Weird Noises? Check Your Transmission!

    It can be very alarming to hear unusual sounds coming from your vehicle. If you are hearing any humming, whining, or even clunking noises emitting from under your vehicle, it is most likely a transmission issue. Luckily, these noises can help you pinpoint what issue you may be having with your transmission. Some of these issues are minor and can be easily taken care of, but some of them are much more major and may require special attention and service. Read on to see just what your transmission problem may be.

  • What Are Shift Points?

    RPMS on a car

    Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s what you need to know about them.

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