Upgrading your transmission on a classic.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA can help.  If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades […]

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The Basics of Your Transmission

The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components of it.

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Trouble Shifting? You May Need Fluid/Gear Oil!

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 Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA.

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The Hardest Working Parts On Your Diesel Truck

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

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What Causes Transmission Failure?

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

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What Does The “Tow” Button On Your Truck Do?

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

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Does Your Transmission Need an Adjustment?

For the most part, automatic transmissions are exactly that; automatic. However, there are a couple of components that require adjustment from time to time, to keep your transmission shifting like it should. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, our team of expert mechanics knows how to do just that.

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How Often Should you Change the Gear Oil?

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 Camarillo Independent in Camarillo.  Unless you’re lucky enough to own a car with a transmission dipstick, inspecting the gear oil in a manual transmission is a lot more inconvenient than […]

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Your Top Transmission Specialists

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we understand the importance of proper transmission maintenance. Commercial trucks are heavy, and they rack in a lot of miles. With this combination, it’s essential the transmissions in your trucks are always performing their best. Here’s a few things to watch out for:

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Avoid Transmission Failure

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

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