Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care, Inc.

100% Local
7011 Martin Way E, Suite A
Olympia , WA 98516 (view map)

Phone: (360) 456-2266 FAX: (360) 456-2266 Hours:

Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM
Sat – by appt only

Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care, Inc of Olympia

Our mission is to provide, to our customers and community, high quality and cost effective automotive repair in a timely manner. We also strive to exceed our customer's expectations and gain their repeat business and trust.

We provide expert service and repair in the following areas:

Automatic Transmission service, repairs, overhauls and/or replacement
Manual Transmissions repair or replacement
Standard transmission clutch repair, adjustment or replacement

We also provide full automotive care including:

Lube/Oil/Filter changes
Engine Tune-ups
Engine diagnostics
Electrical systems

Trasmissions FAQ's:

How do I check automatic transmission fluid level?

Check fluid level with the engine running, except Honda, the transmission in "Park" except for Chrysler vehicles which should be in neutral with the emergency brake applied, and with the engine at operating temperature.
Remove the dipstick and wipe clean. Fully insert the stick and remove. Be sure to check both sides of the stick to determine correct reading. Repeat the process.

Trouble with a computer controlled transmission. What now?

If you notice problems with your transmission's operation, don't automatically assume that the problem is actually in the transmission. Computers receive information from numerous sensors, process the information, and then signal/operate the transmission.
Often, the problem is in one of the sensors, an electrical connection, or system ground. In such a case, work on the transmission will not resolve the problem. Scanners can "read" the codes stored in the computer and help pinpoint the source of most problems.

What's the difference between soft parts and hard parts?

Soft parts include clutches, bands, overhaul kit, filter, internal sealing rings, bushings, external seals and gaskets. These are the parts, along with a torque converter, that are always replaced during an overhaul of a transmission.
Upon internal inspection, some major component parts may also need to be replaced such as the pump, a clutch drum, or a planetary gear set. There's no way to know the condition of these "hard parts" before the unit is disassembled in order to include them in an estimate.
In the "old days" the cost of these parts was minimal due to the limited variety of transmissions and could be included in the estimate, however late model, computer controlled units can have very expensive parts that may need to be replace to insure that the unit is fully repaired.
Therefore, it is common for a transmission shop to include a list of commonly replaced parts, and allow for possible surprises until after an internal inspection of the unit can be made.