Transmission Slipping in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A slipping transmission means the engine revs but the vehicle does not speed up to match, and the cause ranges from low fluid to worn parts inside.
You pull onto US-56 with the stock trailer behind you, press the gas, and the engine roars while the truck barely gathers speed, then it catches with a thump. Plenty of slipping transmissions turn out to be low fluid, a sensor or a software problem rather than a rebuild, but slipping makes heat, and heat does the damage. Bring it in soon, or we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Text us which onesHow we fix a slipping transmission at Moxie
We find out before you spend. Slipping can be low fluid, a sensor, software or wear inside, and those are very different bills, so we test until we know which one you have.
We fix the small causes first and prove it. A leak, a sensor or a software update gets fixed and road-tested, and plenty of slipping transmissions end right there.
We lay out your options when the trouble is inside. That can mean a repair, a rebuilt transmission or a replacement, and we explain what each one means for the life of your vehicle.
You decide with the facts in front of you. Financing is available if it helps, and nothing is done until you say so.
Why Hillsboro brings a slipping transmission to Moxie
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We read the transmission computer
Our dealer-level diagnostics look past the engine computer, so small fixes are not mistaken for big ones.
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One-year warranty
Engine and transmission work carries Moxie's one-year warranty, and we go through exactly what it covers before you approve the repair.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We come and get it
Pickup and delivery is free within 40 miles of the shop, so you do not have to drive on a slipping transmission.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Can I keep driving?
Only gently, only as far as the shop, and not with a trailer.
Slipping makes heat, and heat is what turns a small transmission problem into a big one. If it only slips now and then, drive gently straight to us with no towing and no heavy load. If it slips often, smells hot or will not pick up speed safely, park it and let us come and get it instead.
Stop driving and call us if
- You smell something hot or burning
- It slips every time you accelerate, or will not pick up speed safely
- A transmission temperature or warning light is on
- Fluid is dripping under the vehicle
Paying for it
This is one of the repairs people put off because of what it costs, and putting it off usually makes it worse. You can split it into payments and get the vehicle back on the road now, with Affirm, Sunbit, Synchrony Car Care, NAPA EasyPay and more, including options for credit that is still being built.
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What makes transmissions slip around here
- Low fluid from a leak at a seal, the pan or a cooler line
- Old, burnt fluid that has broken down after hot summers and heavy towing
- A faulty sensor or solenoid, the small electric valves that direct fluid to change gears
- Software in the transmission computer that needs an update or a relearn
- Worn clutches or bands inside the transmission, from miles, heat or towing
- On a manual, a worn clutch that no longer grips
How we diagnose a slipping transmission in Hillsboro
- We check the fluid level, color and smell first, because it tells us a lot about what is happening inside.
- We read the transmission computer as well as the engine computer, since slipping often leaves codes a basic reader never sees.
- We road-test the vehicle and watch live data, so we can see exactly when and where it slips.
- We look for leaks and check the wiring and sensors before assuming the problem is inside.
- Then we explain what we found, what each option costs, and what we recommend.
A slipping transmission across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Slipping transmission questions we hear every week
Does slipping mean I need a new transmission?
Not always, and often not. Low fluid, a failed sensor or a software problem can make a healthy transmission slip. We test first, so you only hear about a rebuild or replacement when the evidence says that is what it needs.
Will a bottle of transmission additive fix it?
An additive will not fix a slipping transmission, and some can make it harder to diagnose. If the fluid is low, the real fix is finding the leak and refilling with the correct fluid. If parts inside are worn, no bottle will bring them back.
Why does it only slip when it is hot?
Heat thins the fluid, and worn fluid or worn parts lose their grip first when they are hot. That is why it often shows up on a summer afternoon or with a trailer on. Tell us when it happens, because it is a useful clue.