What To Do If Your Transmission Fails

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Has Your Car Transmission Failed? If you find that your car isn’t moving at all or stops accelerating, this is the ultimate result of a transmission failure. It’s possible your vehicle was exhibiting all the signs of future transmission failure such as a grinding...

How Often Should Your Car Be Inspected?

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How Often Should Your Car Be Inspected? In the state of Colorado, car inspections aren’t mandatory but can be extremely helpful in car maintenance and avoiding expensive future repairs. At our AAMCO Colorado locations, we offer a pre-purchase inspection to help...

What’s A Transmission Cooler?

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Does My Car Need A Transmission Cooler? If your car is working overtime or hauling heavy loads during your trips, it may be a great idea to invest in a transmission cooler. Put simply, transmission coolers keep your transmission fluid cool and prevent your...

What Should Your Transmission Fluid Look Like?

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3 Instant Ways To Know If Your Transmission Fluid Is Healthy Checking your transmission fluid usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for your regular car maintenance. To be fair, your car probably doesn’t need a transmission fluid flush until around 60,000...

How Your Transmission Can Help You Drive Uphill

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Your Transmission & Uphill Driving  A healthy transmission and engine can help you climb those steep Colorado grades and uphill inclines. Transmission and engine maintenance is essential for your car to run properly and have enough power to propel you through the...

How to Talk to Your Mechanic

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Talking To Your Mechanic Doesn’t Have To Be Scary Sometimes it’s hard to pick the right words, and if your words fail you while trying to explain an issue or observation to your mechanic, it can make things much more difficult than it should be. Cars and other...