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Posts for Tag “transmission”

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE?

November 25, 2021
As reliable as most automatic transmissions are, they are relatively easy to break and quite expensive to fix.  Being aware of how your vehicle performs, and any change in performance, or noise while performing can be your first clue of an issue.   One of the most common signs that there may be a problem […]
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Why Does the Automatic Transmission in My Vehicle Need Servicing?

March 26, 2020
Automatic Transmission Service Less Expensive Than Repair One of the most overlooked vehicle maintenance services is the automatic transmission service.  The transmission of your vehicle is a major component that can be very expensive to repair. While we regularly change the engine oil in our vehicles, the emphasis has not been placed on the other […]
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“My Vehicle Is Maintenance-Free for the First 100,000 Miles!”

August 16, 2019
Newer vehicles today are being sold with the misconception that they are maintenance free. As an example, the manufacturers have extended the life of oil changes to every 7,500 up to as many as 15,000 miles, instead of what has always been the automotive industry standard of every 3,000 miles. Transmission services have been extended […]
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What Is the Life Expectancy of My Vehicle?

July 19, 2019
We hear this question a lot and, according to the US Department of Transportation, the average life expectancy of a vehicle is 13 to 17 years. The USDOT just published that the average age of vehicles on US Highways is 11.5 years old, which is the highest the average has ever been. The life expectancy […]
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Motor Mounts: What Are They and What Do They Do?

June 21, 2019
Essentially, motor mounts are typically made of rubber or a fluid filled rubber that are bonded to metal brackets that bolt to the engine and frame of the vehicle. They are designed as insulators that support, hang, or cradle the engine and transmission assemblies. There are usually 3 to 4 engine/transmission mounts on a vehicle. […]
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How to Keep Our Environment Clean

May 03, 2019
Air pollution seems to be the big focus of the type of pollution that vehicles cause. But due to tighter DEQ & EPA regulations, emissions from road vehicles have been reduced greatly. A recent study published by the Vehicle Certification Agency states: it would take 50 new cars that traveled one mile to produce the […]
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What Is the Purpose of Your Car’s PCV System?

April 19, 2019
Most vehicles on the road today have a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) or a form of it. In the next three articles we will discuss how PCV works while a vehicle engine is operating, what the purpose of it is, and what the symptoms and consequences of a failing PCV system are. Let’s start with […]
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Why Are the Fluids in My Vehicle Dark and Brown? Do They Really Need to Be Changed?

February 03, 2017
The different mechanical systems in your vehicle need to have lubrication while they are operating. The engine, the engine’s cooling system, the transmission, transfer case, differential(s), power steering, brake, and hydraulic clutch. Not every vehicle is equipped with all of these systems, but each of these systems need special fluid to operate . The fluid […]
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How Do You Get the Best Value for Service, Maintenance and Repair of Your Vehicles?

April 07, 2014
Getting the best price on a single service, might seem like the smart way to have services performed on your vehicle, but it does not always mean that you are getting the best value or the best service for your vehicle. The best way to explain this is by doing some comparisons on how we […]
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How Often Do I Need a Tune-Up?

March 10, 2014
In today’s cars that are computer controlled, the definition of a tune up has really changed. On most cars the only parts that can really be replaced on most cars, are the Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Fuel Filters, Air Filters and Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valves (PCV Valve). There are not any components that require […]
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