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Fort Dodge Transmission Auto Clinic

The FDT Auto Clinic Repair Center offers you a full range of automotive services ranging from routine maintenance to repair, and preventive services like oil changes, brake work and advanced engine issues.

General Repairs

Maintenance Services
Brake Repair & Replacement Services
Steering & Suspensions
Battery, Starting, & Charging Repairs
Cooling System Repairs
Engine Performance & Maintenance

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Transmission Repairs

Free Transmission Diagnostic
Advanced Full Diagnostic
Transmission Maintenance Service
Transmission Cooler and Line Flush
Transmission Repairs
Transmission Replacements
Transfer Case Repair & Rebuild
Differential Repair & Rebuild

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Vehicles We Work On

Cars

SUVs

Trucks

Light Commercial Vehicles

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We've been servicing the community for over 40 years with our Transmission & Auto Repair Clinic.

Our large and experienced team is here to serve you with top-notch service, exceptional care, and a commitment to reliability.

Established for over 40 Years

9 Bay Auto Clinic

In House Remanufacturing

Vehicle Safety Inspection

Comfortable Waiting Room

Courtesy Vehicles

Our Equipment

Computerized Mitchell Repair and Diagnostic Service
Latest Electronic Testing Equipment
Hot Flush Machine
Robbing Air AC Recharger and Reclaimer
Transmission Road Test Simulator

Our Location

3553 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

General Repair Services

Maintenance Service

Battery, Starting, And Charging Repairs

Cooling System Repairs

Engine Performance and Maintenance

Winter Service Package

Coolant Check and Fill Up
Battery Check
Rear Heater Check
Tire Pressure and Suspension Inspection
Windscreen Anti-Freeze Fill Up
Oil Change with up to 5 Quarts of Conventional Oil Included

Price $99

Summer Service Package

Oil Change with up to 5 Quarts of Conventional Oil Included
Inspect Belts and Hoses
Tire Pressure and Suspension Inspection
AC Check

Price $99

Brake Services

Regular brake inspections and maintenance help you avoid dangerous situations and provide peace of mind when you're on the road.

As soon as you sense any issues with your brakes you should call us immediately to assess the problem.

Our Services Include:

Brake Safety Inspection
New Premium Brake Pads or Shoes
Service Front or Rear Brake Calipers
Resurface Rotors and Drums
Brake System Flush
Brake Fluid Top Off or Full Exchange Options
New Front & Rear Hardware
Master Cylinder
Brake Booster
Replace Wheel Cylinders

6 Ways to Know You Have Brake Issues

Brakes Making Noise

Brake Pedal Feels Spongy

Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking

Vehicle Wobbles When Braking At High Speed

Vehicle Pulls to One Side When Braking

Brake Lights or ABS Light is On

Your steering and suspension is what makes for a balanced, smooth, and stable ride.

They are responsible for keeping your wheels firmly intact with the ground, and help prevent your car from veering to one side on the road.

We offer a full steering and suspension diagnostic service and repairs.

Our Services Include

Front End
Rear End
Shocks and Struts
Coil Springs
Bushings
CV Joints and Axles
Chassis Parts
Wheel Bearings
Differential
Power Steering
Power Steering Fluid

4 Ways to Know You Have Suspension or Steering Issues

Vehicle Noise or Bouncing

Hard to Turn

Uneven Wear on Tires

Wandering Wheels

Stock the most common batteries and can get some same day deliveries.

Our Services Include:

Load test the battery
Starter Replacements
Charging Systems
Battery Replacement

4 Ways to Know You Have A Battery Problem

Car Won't Start

Motor turns over slow when starting

Car won't turn over in the cold

Voltage or battery light is on

In order to keep your vehicle running at peak performance schedule an appointment to have your engine coolant serviced to help keep your radiator working correctly and help prevent your engine from overheating.

Our radiator repair and maintenance services help preserve the health of your engine and your vehicle.

We Will Replace and Repair

Antifreeze/Coolant
Cooling Sensor
Fan Belts
Heater Core
Heater Hoses
Radiator
Radiator Cap
Radiator Fan/Fan Clutch
Belt Pulley Tensioners
Temperature Sensor
Serpentine Belt
Thermostat
Water Pump

4 Ways to Know You Have Cooler System Issues

Overheating

Fluid Leaks

Constant Need to Add Fluid

Sweet Smell

If your check engine light is flashing or your car is not performing as normal, it's time to take your vehicle too see one of our expert technicians.

From emissions diagnostics to car engine repairs, part replacement to general engine maintenance, we offer complete engine care to meet all your needs.

We have over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing and repair of engine performance and drivability concerns.

Our Services Include

Vapor Canister Filter
Oil Change
Oil Filter Replacement
Ignition Wires
Ignition Module
Ignition Coil Pack
Spark Plugs
Fuel Pump/Fuel Filter
Engine Sensors and Electronic Diagnostics
Emissions Control System
Distributor Cap and Rotor
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve

Transmission Repair Services

Free Transmission Diagnostic

Advanced Diagnostics

Transmission Cooler Flush

Transmission Maintenance

Transmission Repairs

Transmission Replacement

Differential Repair

Transfer Case Repair

Types of Transmissions We Rebuild

Automatic Transmissions

Off Road Transmissions

Heavy Duty Transmissions

Warning Lights

Check Engine Light
Overdrive Light Flashes

Strange Noises And Smells

Engine is Over-Revving
Buzzing, Whining, Clunking, Humming, or Grinding Noise
Burning Smell

Trouble Shifting

Car won't stay in gear
Trouble shifting between gears
Delay going from Park to Drive
Car hesitating to catch

Fluid Leak and Color

Transmission Fluid is leaking(pink, dark red, or brown liquid) on the ground
Low fluid level on the dipstick
The color of transmission fluid is very dark

Free 35 Point Transmission Diagnostic

You can drop off the vehicle or wait during the appointment

Courtesy vehicles available upon request (based on availability)

We also offer a comfortable waiting room and clean bathrooms

Charged at Per Hour Rate

Transmissions can be complex to diagnose and sometimes require a more in-depth investigation to identify the problem's root cause.

Our team of experts is very familiar with the complex electric control system and extensive moving parts in any transmission and our goal is to identify the right problem rather than just install a new transmission in order to solve the problem. These investigations can save a massive amount of time and money in the long run.

You will be given an hourly rate and an estimated number of hours required.

Starts at $102

Our high-tech hot flush machine will flush the cooling system to clear debris and flow restrictions in the transmission. This will prevent blockages and overheating that will later damage the new transmission.

Neglect of regular maintenance of the transmission can cause major transmission issues. FDT Maintenance Service offers you complete peace of mind and will help you maintain the integrity of the original or replaced transmission that is only achieved with regular servicing.

When should you service your transmission:

After a certain mileage point - See owner's manual or call us to confirm
1 year of installation of a new or rebuilt transmission
Transmission Fluid dipstick shows low fluid
Transmission fluid dipstick is dark red or brown

We offer a full range of transmission repairs as not all transmission repairs require a complete replacement or rebuild. The earlier and more accurately a problem is diagnosed, the greater the chance is to avoid these expensive repairs. Our services include:

Transmission Repairs
Changing Oil Seals
Replacing Bearings
Replacing or Rebuilding the Valve Body
Replacing Electrical components
Torque Converter Replacement
Speed Sensor Jobs
Range Sensors
Solenoids

The damage to the transmission is often too extensive to be repaired and requires a complete remanufactured transmission.

All transmission replacements require a certified transmission expert and a high-quality transmission not to damage the vehicle further. As a Transmission Remanufacturing center, we rebuild hundreds of transmissions a month and are experts in remanufacturing and replacing transmissions.

With a large inventory of remanufactured transmissions that have already passed our stringent testing process, we can quickly and easily help you get your vehicle back in action.

The differential comprises many gears, bearings, and shafts, and a driveline expert should only undertake repairs to ensure the line-up and preset for the gears are completed correctly to ensure smooth operation prevents further damage.

The differential is a complex diagnostic that is completed by running the car for a period of time via road test or running on a lift. Once the diagnostic is complete, the unit is removed and inspected to identify what parts require replacement.

If you have a rolling (humming/ vibration/ grinding) noise that you will hear while driving in the car that varies with speed, you should call us now to book an apt.

Problems with the transfer case can often appear similar to the transmission and stop the vehicle from moving. Our team of expert technicians understands how to identify the difference between a transmission issue and a transfer unit and are fully equipped to repair and rebuild every aspect of your vehicle's 4WD system.

Like a transmission, the vehicle has a system (the transfer case) that controls the 4WD/ AWD system. The transfer case is mounted directly behind the transmission to redirect torque to other systems. When in 4WD, the transfer case redirects torque to the front and rear axles and allows all four wheels to drive the vehicle. This device will enable you to switch between 2WD and 4WD.

If you feel like the traction in your vehicle is not normally performing, it is likely that your 4WD is not operating correctly.

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