Gene's Transmissions

No you're not seeing double. These are 2 jobs done in the past week that look eerily similar. If you own any Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury A.W.D. vehicle, then I would like to introduce you to your P.T.O. unit. High end and low end vehicles all use the same part. The first one came off an Edge and the second from an explorer. Notice that the fluid came out of the vent at the top of the unit. When we checked the fluid it was just a thick sludge. This unit sits less than 2" f...rom the catalytic converter that normally burns at 1000. It only holds 3/4 of a quart of fluid. The level is rarely checked because of it's location. High heat + rarely checked + low fluid level = give me a call. Ford sends these out leaking from the factory. They all leak from the passenger side axle. They keep you from seeing it by putting a nifty absorbent pad under the engine compartment. If checked during oil changes the units will last, but they are in such a place that a lot of shops won't check them. Unfortunately I don't have pics of what happens when they run completely dry. Our first experience with this was literally just pieces. It looked as though a hand grenade was dropped in. They just explode. The first customer went to the dealership first. She was told that they would replace it for $3000. I ended up doing the job for $1300. The second one came in 4 days later. The price increased by $60 for the same part. Increased demand for the part raised the price. This tells me that we are about to see a bunch of these. Pass this on to friends and family that own an A.W.D. Ford product. We will check and top off the fluid. If it needs replaced, we offer an upgraded unit, with a better Warranty than the dealership.

This post is for Ford owners that have an AWD vehicle. It doesn't matter what model. If it is all wheel drive then the upcoming post is for you. In the next few days I will be posting pics of 2 jobs. One that is completed, and one that we will do this week. As you will see, they both have something in common. Ford will fix the issue for a mere $3000. I will fix it for $1300. If you're interested in finding out what it is, and how to prevent the problem, then just check back later this week. Once we finish the second job I will post pics and full details. If you're feeling lucky and like to gamble, then just ignore this post. I've met 2 people this week that wished they had this info sooner!

Just wanted to put this out there. I'm sure if you're from town you have seen these signs around. This event is to help with medical expenses and other costs due to an illness. We will be making up a basket and donating it for the auction. If any of you would like to make a donation, whether it be a basket or money, I will gladly take it and see that it goes out with our basket.

Well, it happened again. Another customer purchased a car from a private individual without having it checked over. They were told it was in great shape, but it wasn't. Now they have a car that isn't road worthy, and a lighter bank account. With income tax checks coming out, a lot of people will be buying a used car. This is when most people get ripped off. We have seen many vehicles that look great on the outside, but when you get under it, are rotted out. So again, I am telling anyone that will listen, to bring the car to us to have it checked over. We will look it over and give you an honest opinion as to the shape of the car. Yes, it adds an inconvenience to the buying process, but it is well worth it in the end. I'm not a fan of breaking the bad news to customers who just paid for a vehicle that they can't use.

I stopped by the shop tonight to pick up some paperwork. I saw the answering machine blinking so I listened to the messages. 2 customers stranded with dead batteries. I called them and told them we will get the vehicles first thing in the morning. No big deal. The calls that I'm waiting for are the busted wiper calls. I told Kristine tonight that we will probably see at least 2 people with broken wipers on Monday. I had a couple of them last week. So if you are reading this before work, break those blades free BEFORE starting the car. If you are reading this after they're broken, we are just a phone call or message away. If you get the answering machine, Logan and I are out picking up the dead ones. I'll return your call when we get back.