Toyota’s Hino trucks are among the fastest-growing medium-duty trucks in North America. Like their competitors, Hino transmissions benefit from regular maintenance and servicing, including fluid checks and filter replacements.
While their particular systems require specialized transmission repair technicians, Hino transmissions do not have significantly different transmission issues than any other type of transmission.
Keep reading to discover typical issues that affect Hino and other transmissions and learn what you can do to troubleshoot the problems.
Diagnostic Tips & What to Do
Whether you’re driving a private vehicle or a commercial one, when you’re behind the wheel, you need to rely on your senses to get you safely from point A to point B. This includes looking and listening to what’s around you. It also includes paying attention to your vehicle and any signs it may give you that it is having problems. To do so, you can use your 5 senses:
I. Sight
If you see the check engine light, any number of transmission-related issues could be going on. Consult a manual or diagnostic tool to identify the error code and consult a Hino transmission centre for a proper diagnosis.
II. Sound
Keep the music in your cab turned low enough for you to hear any warning sounds of:
o worn bearings – low-pitched humming or growling, especially while under load
o damaged gears – grinding or grating when shifting, clunking or banging when engaging/disengaging gears
o low fluid levels – a high-pitched whining or buzzing noise, especially when you’re in neutral
As always, visiting a Hino transmission repair specialist is the best solution.
III. Smell
A burnt-smell and/or dark transmission fluid indicates a transmission problem. Stop driving immediately and check your transmission fluid levels. If your levels are low and you have a leak and/or burnt fluids in your transmission, you require immediate professional Hino transmission repair to prevent more extensive problems.
IV. Touch
When you notice vibrations and problems with the gears, such as slipping, difficulty shifting, or the transmission not engaging, don’t force the gears. Pull over and check fluid levels, colour, and smell. Make note of your problem and when it started and contact your Hino transmission centre.
V. Taste
The only taste you can rely on when it comes to your Hino transmission is your taste for repairs. Keep your eyes, ears, and nose open to signs of problems and notice differences in the feel of your truck. Seeking help from a qualified technician at the earliest sign of a problem can help you avoid costly transmission repairs.
Transmission Centre in Edmonton
If you’re in the Edmonton area and are looking for a Hino transmission centre, contact Alberta Transmission Service. We’ve been providing Hino drivers with full auto services since 1992. Let us help you and your Hino stay on the road with regular servicing, free diagnostics, expert transmission repairs, and more.
Our technicians and transmission rebuilders are available to service your Hino or other medium-duty truck six days a week. Call today.