By Fiona Vernon
It’s a great time for individuals to stand in the warmth of their homes and look out at the sparkling beauty of the snow that has fallen from North Canton, Ohio, to New Philadelphia, Ohio. The temperatures have dipped outside, and no one knows when grass will next be seen. It takes a heavy-duty truck and dedicated people to clear the roads, driveways, and parking lots that are buried underneath the latest snow fall, putting an undue amount of pressure on any snow plow truck transmission. Plowing snow can be one of the most severe operations that people expect of their trucks, and it isn’t uncommon to find that a plow is pushing upwards of 3,000 pounds of snow! That amount of force translates to heat, which is a big factor in the functioning of transmissions. Even the best transmission cooling system sometimes cannot keep up with the expectations someone in and around Cambridge, Ohio, puts upon it; however, commissioning Gearstar Performance Transmissions in Akron, Ohio, for a custom remanufactured 4R100 transmission ensures that it will be the last one necessary. This local transmission company not only specializes in Mopar, Ford, and GM performance transmissions, but also customizes any high performance automatic transmissions for hard working, extreme-duty, and snow plow trucks.
Every mechanical component experiences normal deterioration regardless of how well it is maintained, and Gearstar Performance Transmissions in Akron is the perfect local transmission company to call for a custom remanufactured transmission. They specialize in extreme-duty trucks, like the F-350 Diesel 4×4 with a 4R100, and snow plow truck transmissions. They had a hard-working Ford F-350 come into their shop that had been repaired by four other transmission shops before arriving at Gearstar. When they had gotten done with it, they were 100% sure that it would not need another one. They are dedicated to engineering and manufacturing the finest Ford high performance transmissions in the world with only the highest quality parts. Only one experienced technician handles each Ford, Mopar, or GM high performance automatic transmission from start to finish so that no step is ever missed. They treat each project from North Canton and beyond as if it were going into a vehicle of their own.
Damage to a snow plow truck transmission is one of the most common issues that will occur to it; however, a few small tips can help lessen the damage that might be caused with improper use. The more a snow plow truck transmission works from New Philadelphia to Cambridge, the more heat it generates, and transmission cooling systems need time to recover. Sometimes accidents may happen that cause damage, and Gearstar Performance Transmissions can offer assistance for transmissions that are brought to them. Numerous heavy components exist in 4-wheel drive turning, and need time to stop and adjust when someone wants to change directions. As seen in testing on the dyno, if there is an abrupt change from forward to reverse, the drive shaft actually flexes, which can result in damage to driveline parts. Additionally, the pressure in forward or reverse clutch circuits requires time to exhaust when changing directions to avoid transmission damage. The ways to protect any hard-working snow plow and extreme-duty transmission is to take time between gear changes at the end of each pass, when shifting to neutral, when shifting into any gear, and when raising or lowering the plow blade. Most manufacturers do not suggest plowing in overdrive, taking smaller sweeps to allow time for more heat to dissipate, and accelerating slowly to avoid spinning the tires will help keep maintenance bills down throughout any plow season.
Following certain tips and being smart about how anyone from Cambridge, Ohio, to North Canton, Ohio, handles their snow plow truck transmission can lead to less maintenance and repair bills and extend their transmission’s life. Nonetheless, normal wear and tear during the hardest work that a 4R100 transmission can go through while snow plowing may result in the need to call Gearstar Performance Transmissions for a custom remanufactured transmission. This local transmission company not only specializes in Ford high performance automatic transmissions, but also in customizing Mopar and GM performance transmissions for gearheads from New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Akron, Ohio. Any car or truck enthusiast who has worked with Gearstar Performance Transmissions can testify to the fact that they put the same high level of care into every project!
Gearstar Performance Transmissions
132 N. Howard St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
330.434.5216
gearstar.com/
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