Today’s customers demand a transmission which shifts smoothly, is durable, and delivers excellent fuel economy all at the same time. To accomplish these benefits we would install what is known as an automatic transmission shift kit, which is probably one of the most misunderstood upgrades in the automotive world.

Many people know the words, but not many fully understand what a shift kit truly does or why it’s desired. In short, an automatic transmission shift kit modifies the transmission’s shift timing in order to dramatically increase shift firmness and durability of the transmission components.

This is desirable because the automobile manufacturer’s engineers sometimes allow far too much shift overlap (when the transmission is actually in two gears at once) in an effort to increase shift smoothness. It’s this overly smooth, disconnected feeling that earned early automatic transmissions the label “slush box.”

While the extended shift overlap creates a very smooth shift, it also reduces the efficiency and durability of the transmission by making the friction surfaces work overtime. The added friction also creates excessive heat, which prematurely wears out seals and clutches.

Transmission shift kits can reduce this overlap time while improving the overall shifting action. By better utilizing the energy normally turned into heat by slipping during extended overlap, shift kits allow you to instead use that inertial energy for forward motion with quicker shifts, therefore you’re also able to notice improved city fuel economy.

Most vehicle owners are willing to live with the faster shift patterns in exchange for the extended durability and added fuel economy. Plus, the fact that shift kits can be installed in a few hours without removing the transmission from the vehicle makes them a logical upgrade.

We carry a variety of shift kits for most makes and models and would be more than happy to answer any questions you have. However, due to the fact that one misplaced shift valve or spring can result in a malfunctioning or damaged transmission, it’s highly recommended that you allow the experts at

Mister Transmission

to perform the installation of a shift kit for you.

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There are numerous symptoms that may indicate that your vehicles transmission may require service. These include your vehicle's check engine light being on, low, burnt or leaking transmission fluid as well as any noises coming from the transmission. Also if you notice that the transmission is slipping, or that your vehicle does not move it may be time to bring your vehicle into one of our two Winnipeg Mister Transmission repair facilities for your FREE Roadtest and Multi Check service.To Top

Heat is one of your vehicles transmission's worst enemies, and by preventing excessive heat buildup you are helping to prevent transmission failure. A Mister Transmission installed transmission cooler, helps to prevent your vehicles transmission from overheating. All of our Mister Transmission coolers are self regulating allowing the cooler to bypass itself when it is not required. Visit one of our two Winnipeg Mister Transmission repair facilities today for your Free Road test and Multi Check and we can advise you on your vehicles transmission cooling needs.To Top

At Mister Transmission we recommend that you change your automatic transmission fluid ever 40,000 to 50,000km. This includes changing the transmission filter and transmission pan gasket. Regular transmission maintenance can help to prevent future transmission problems.To Top

You’re driving an older car that’s warranty has been expired for a number of years and then the transmission fails. A transmission overhaul is never cheap or inexpensive if done properly, so it’s only natural to wonder if your car is even worth possibly sinking thousands of dollars into a component that you can’t even easily see or touch.

The main thing you need to realize is that fixing the vehicle you own is almost always the more cost effective route. If you try to sell it privately, you won’t get anywhere near what the vehicle would be worth with a functioning transmission. Plus, then you’d need to buy another vehicle.

If you buy another used vehicle, it may be in worse shape that your previous one overall. You don’t know who’s driven it, and you don’t know how it’s been maintained. Another used vehicle is never a good idea.

If you decide instead to trade in your current vehicle at the dealership in order to help buy a new vehicle, you need to realize that you’ll likely spend more in taxes alone on the new vehicle purchase than you would have on overhauling your current vehicle’s transmission. Plus, you have years of monthly payments to look forward to with a new car purchase.

If you like your current vehicle, other than the fact that it now has a failed transmission, then you will be further ahead to repair it and enjoy it for years to come.

Another thing to remember is that Mister Transmission locations provide financing options (OAC) that could help you better afford your transmission overhaul. This way you get back on the road right away and simply make monthly payments on the repair.

If you suspect you have a problem with your transmission, please contact us and book an appointment for our FREE 21-point Multi-Check Inspection. You never know, maybe our free inspection will reveal that your problem isn’t even the transmission but some other minor sensor or part failure. You have nothing to lose having us give your vehicle a free inspection.

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