The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.
Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.
There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.
If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.
The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here’s what you need to do.
At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.
At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.
Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA can help.
If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.
