Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Total Car Care, Transmission, Transmissions
What Do You Know of Belts and Chains? Basic things you need to know about your car’s timing belt or chain. Some vehicles have timing belts, some have timing chains – both serve to time the engine’s combustion. The timing belt or chain rotates the...
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What Are The Tell-Tale Signs of a Blown Transmission? There are many obvious signs that your transmission is blown. Your Car Won’t Move Vibrations, sounds, and poor performance Different or unexpected shifting Extreme heat from the transmission Post Navigation 1....
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Why Is Your Car Squealing? Loose or worn belts are a common cause of vehicle squealing. An old or failing alternator can make squealing sounds. If your car squeaks or squeals while turning the steering wheel, it’s probably the steering system. Brakes squealing is...
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Transmission Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore Who’s Afraid of Their Transmission? Of all the issues which may arise in your car, there is one component that universally elicits a sense of panic – the transmission. Your transmission is one of the most...
Colorado Automotive Advice, Services, Total Car Care, Transmission, Transmissions
What Types of Transmission Cooler Exist? Though each performs the same job – cool the transmission – each type does it a little differently. Tube-and-Fin Plate-and-Fin Stacked Plate Whichever transmission cooler design you choose, rest assured that it will extend the...
Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Oil Change, Total Car Care
If you’re not sure what motor oil to use for your car, read on. What does the manufacturer of your vehicle recommend? Check your owner’s manual. This will tell you not only what kind of motor oil is best for your car, but the schedule you should follow for...
