Let?s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
March 31, 2024
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Automa... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at ABC Auto Works
December 17, 2023
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Walled Lake. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better under... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
June 4, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
September 20, 2020
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Transmission Care in Walled Lake, Michigan
March 1, 2020
Do you have any plans around Walled Lake, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Walled Lake
May 5, 2019
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
April 12, 2019
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Transmission Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
April 4, 2019
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Walled Lake drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But p... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Walled Lake
April 1, 2019
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Walled Lake drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmissio... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Walled Lake Drivers
February 21, 2019
Knowing how their engine works can help Walled Lake drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down... More