Fiat Talento: Gearbox repair for enhanced performance

Despite all the care taken when assembling the Fiat Talento's gearbox, it is not impossible for it to break down as a result of over-use or premature wear. EDEN BOITES gives you its advice on how to preserve and repair it.

Getting to know the Fiat Talento's features for optimum use

Since it went on sale in France, the Fiat Talento has offered just one engine: diesel, available in 1.6 DCi and 2.0 BlueDCi versions. Each type of engine delivers a different level of power, depending on the driver's needs and the vehicle's purpose (transporting people or goods).

In all cases, this customization has no impact on the transmission mode, which is front-wheel drive on all models in the range. This means that only the vehicle's front wheels are driven.

Finally, the gearboxes on offer come in a six-speed manual version at launch, or an automatic version from 2020 on the Pro Lounge and Evoluzione trims. Thus, the Fiat Talento 1.6 DCi gear box will necessarily be manual, while the 2.0 BlueDCi 170 hp engine allows you to opt for one or the other.

Preserving and repairing the Fiat Talento gearbox

The right reflexes to adopt

There are a few simple things you can do on a daily basis to take care of your Fiat Talento and extend its life.

A manual gearbox can suffer premature wear if the clutch plates are overloaded. In order to preserve them, it's better to shift systematically into neutral during short stops, such as at red lights or in traffic jams. Similarly,avoid skipping gears when downshifting.

Maintenance of an automatic gearbox is less demanding on a daily basis. To ensure optimum performance, the gearbox should be serviced and the oil changed every 60,000 kilometers.

Identify the problems of a faulty gearbox

If the gearbox on your Fiat Talento is malfunctioning, there are a number of clues that can help you identify the cause. By reporting these symptoms and your driving sensations to your mechanic, you'll be helping him to make a diagnosis.

The most common faults are as follows:

• The inability to shift gears often indicates a disconnection of the linkage idler rods;
• Cracking noises indicate a problem with the gear teeth, which no longer fit together properly;
• Friction or whirring noises can indicate premature wear of the bearings at the end of the drive shafts;
• A gear that engages by itself indicates advanced degradation of the synchros or linkage;
• Stains on the underside of the vehicle indicate a gearbox oil leak.

If your transmission system is insufficiently lubricated, you risk long-term damage to your Fiat Talento. That's why we recommend regular oil level checks, as well as regular oil changes for automatic transmissions. Please note: gearbox oil should not be confused with engine oil, as the two do not have the same properties.

EDEN BOITES for peace of mind on the road

Whether manual or automatic, a problem with the gearbox does not mean that a complete replacement is necessary. Only your mechanic will be able to determine this with certainty after studying your vehicle.

Unfortunately, such an operation becomes necessary when the breakdown is too far advanced. In this case, the price of a new gearbox is often prohibitive. EDEN BOITES offers you its solution, which is both economical and ecological. Thanks to our standard exchange system, you can find the Fiat Talento gearbox you need: each one has been completely dismantled, so that every part can be inspected and cleaned, or replaced.

Our experts then rigorously test your future box to make sure it works properly. As proof, each of our products comes with a twelve-month warranty. So you get the quality of new, but at the price of used.

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