Transmission
Springtime Maintenance: The Importance of Transmission Flushes for Your Vehicle
As the weather warms and flowers begin to bloom, it’s time to think about giving your vehicle some much-needed springtime maintenance. One essential maintenance task that is often overlooked is a transmission flush. While not as well-known as an oil change, a transmission flush is a crucial part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. In…
Read MoreEmission and Dash Lights
Question: I need to take my car in for an emissions test, but the Service Engine light has been on for some time. I’ve been told my car won’t pass. Is that true? What happens if my car fails the test? Answer: Yes, you are correct: Your car cannot pass the emissions test when the…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Transmission Flush? Yes, and Here’s Why
Does your car have an automatic transmission? When was the last time you changed the fluid? When was the last time you had the transmission flushed? Chances are that you are scratching your head trying to remember. Or, perhaps you are thinking, “That’s just some mechanics way to make money off you. Transmission fluid gets…
Read MoreWhy Flushing Old Fluids is More Important to Your Car Than You Think
Have you ever had a mechanic tell you that your car needed some type of fluid flushed out and replaced? You may have thought “What a scam”, only to find out later that it wasn’t a scam? Maybe you did the recommended flush, but you wondered if it was really necessary. In today’s article, we…
Read MoreThe Best Transmission Advice You Probably Aren’t Taking
Does your car have an automatic transmission? When was the last time you changed the fluid? When was the last time you had the transmission flushed? Chances are that you are scratching your head trying to remember. Or, perhaps you are thinking, “That’s just some mechanics way to make money off you. Transmission fluid gets…
Read MoreDo I really need to change my transmission fluid?
Question: My SUV has about 75,000 miles on it, and when I took it to the dealer for a recall recently, they said I need to change the transmission fluid. Is that really a service I need? If so, why? Answer: Yes, servicing the transmission is a legitimate maintenance service, one that could save you $3,000…
Read MoreWhy a transmission flush is never money down the drain
Chicago’s infamous summertime sweltering heat is back. Add in gridlock caused by construction zones, rush hour and too many vehicles sharing a major metropolitan road system, and you have a recipe for transmission troubles. When a transmission fails, it’s usually a four-figure affair to fix it. But you can fight back: flush. Automatic transmissions contain…
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