Truck Transmission Issues?
Heavy-Duty Truck Transmission Repair in Oklahoma City
Your Truck Works Hard—Your Transmission Shop Works Hard for You
Trucks aren't just bigger cars. They work harder, carry heavier loads, and face tougher conditions than regular passenger vehicles. Your truck's transmission needs to handle all that extra stress, which means it needs specialized care from people who understand heavy-duty applications.
Whether you drive a pickup truck, delivery truck, box truck, RV, or 4x4, we have the expertise to keep your truck transmission running strong. You don't need to search for a "special" shop—we're equipped to handle truck transmissions of all types and sizes.
Truck Transmissions Face Unique Challenges
Heavy-Duty Operation Trucks are built to haul, tow, and work. This puts extra stress on transmission components that passenger car transmissions never face.
Stop-and-Go Commercial Use Delivery trucks and work trucks spend their days starting, stopping, and idling, which generates heat and accelerates transmission wear.
Towing and Hauling Whether you're pulling a boat, trailer, or heavy equipment, towing puts maximum stress on your transmission's clutches, bands, and cooling system.
Off-Road and 4WD Operation Four-wheel drive systems and off-road driving create additional demands on your truck's transmission and transfer case.
Types of Trucks We Service
Pickup Trucks From half-ton daily drivers to heavy-duty work trucks, we service all makes and models of pickup trucks.
Commercial Vehicles Delivery trucks, box trucks, and work vehicles that keep businesses running.
Recreational Vehicles RVs and motorhomes with heavy-duty transmissions designed for long-distance travel and steep grades.
4WD and AWD Vehicles Four-wheel drive pickups, SUVs, and specialty vehicles with transfer cases and complex drivetrain systems.
Our Truck Transmission Services
Heavy-Duty Transmission Repair We understand the unique requirements of truck transmissions and use appropriate parts and procedures for heavy-duty applications.
Transfer Case Service Four-wheel drive systems require specialized maintenance and repair. We service all types of transfer cases.
Transmission Cooling System Service Trucks generate more heat, so proper cooling is critical. We service transmission coolers and cooling lines.
Fleet Vehicle Service We work with businesses to keep their delivery trucks and work vehicles on the road and productive.
Custom Applications From modified trucks to specialty vehicles, we can handle unique transmission requirements.
Why Truck Transmissions Need Special Attention
Higher Operating Temperatures Trucks work harder and generate more heat, which breaks down transmission fluid faster and stresses components.
Increased Wear Rates Heavy loads and constant use accelerate normal wear, requiring more frequent maintenance and earlier component replacement.
Different Fluid Requirements Many truck transmissions require special heavy-duty fluids designed for their operating conditions.
Complex Systems Modern truck transmissions often have more gears, electronic controls, and auxiliary systems than car transmissions.
Signs Your Truck Transmission Needs Service
Performance Issues • Hard shifting, especially when loaded or towing • Slipping under load or on hills • Loss of power during acceleration • Overheating during heavy use
Operational Problems • 4WD not engaging or disengaging properly • Transfer case noise or vibration • Transmission not downshifting properly on grades • Poor fuel economy related to transmission issues
Physical Symptoms • Transmission fluid leaks • Burnt smell during or after heavy use • Metal particles in transmission fluid • Excessive heat from transmission area
Truck Transmission Maintenance
More Frequent Service Trucks typically need transmission service more often than cars due to their harder working conditions.
Heavy-Duty Fluids Use transmission fluids specifically designed for heavy-duty applications and severe service conditions.
Cooling System Maintenance Keep transmission coolers clean and operating efficiently to prevent overheating.
Load Management Understand your truck's capacity limits and operate within them to extend transmission life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do truck transmissions last as long as car transmissions? Truck transmissions typically have shorter service intervals due to heavier use, but with proper maintenance, they can be very durable. The key is following heavy-duty maintenance schedules.
Can you service fleet vehicles? Yes, we work with businesses to maintain their truck fleets. We understand the importance of minimizing downtime for commercial vehicles.
Do you work on modified trucks? We can service most modified trucks, though heavily modified vehicles may require special considerations. Contact us to discuss your specific vehicle.
What makes truck transmission repair different? Truck transmissions are built more robustly and often require different procedures, parts, and fluids than passenger car transmissions. Experience with heavy-duty applications is important.
Built for the Job
Your truck transmission needs to be tough and reliable because your work depends on it. Whether you're hauling equipment to a job site or taking the family camping in your RV, we understand what your truck transmission needs to keep working hard.
Don't trust your truck transmission to just anyone. Our technicians have the experience and equipment to handle heavy-duty transmission service and repair correctly.
🔧 Truck transmission giving you trouble? Call us today to schedule your heavy-duty transmission service.