When was the last time you checked your transmission fluid? Most people don’t. In fact, many vehicle owners don’t do much to maintain or prevent problems with their vehicle’s transmission. I get it. Car maintenance can sometimes feel like you’re spending money needlessly. However, preventive maintenance is far from being a needless expenditure of time and money. In fact, the money you spend on properly maintaining your transmission is much less than the cost of transmission repair or replacement. In this blog post, I’ll outline the 8 things you must do to help avoid transmission repair problems.
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The 4 Most Essential Preventive Car Maintenance Services
Every so often, you’ll hear me talk about the need for preventive car maintenance. When you do, you may ask yourself, “Why should I pay for something to be replaced before it breaks?” The answer is simple. If you want to keep your vehicle for as long as possible, preventive maintenance is a must. You’ll also find it saves you money. Read on to learn how you’ll save money with these four essential preventive car maintenance services:
Why Replacing the Timing Belt is Important
The timing belt in your automobile runs the engine camshaft. It’s responsible for making sure the valves open and close at the proper timing to coincide with the movement of the pistons. Timing belt replacement is typically one of the higher-priced maintenance items, and for this reason, many car owners forego having it replaced when the manufacturer recommends. Here’s the problem – If the timing belt fails, your car engine will stop and can cause serious engine damage. In this months blog post, I’ll answer some of the more common questions about replacing the timing belt.
Telltale signs you need exhaust system repair
When I mention the words “exhaust system” do you think of only your tailpipe and muffler? The exhaust system is actually an intricate system of chambers and pipes responsible for protecting you, your passengers and the environment from exposure to harmful gases. In this blog article, I’ll talk about what the exhaust system does, the signs that indicate you need exhaust system repair and how to maintain this important system.