Not everyone can be an experienced auto repair technician. However, everyone can become familiar with the few things that will ruin their transmission if they allow it. Here are three mistakes that people make that can kill their transmission if they fail to take care of it properly:
Mistake #1: Failing to Have Your Transmission Serviced.
One of the most common reasons your transmission will fail on you is because you didn't take it to a transmission shop for its routine tune-up.
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Finding yourself stranded with a malfunctioning vehicle can be frustrating. Leaving your vehicle unattended on the side of the road makes your car more susceptible to theft, so you may consider towing the dead vehicle to a mechanic's shop using another car or truck. This type of towing typically requires the use of a tow strap. Without proper placement, a tow strap can quickly create problems.
Here are three tips that you can use to ensure you properly place your tow strap when hauling your vehicle in for repairs in the future.
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If you are in the market for a new truck, there is no doubt a diesel version looks appealing. With high horsepower ratings, incredible levels of torque, and overall good fuel efficiency, diesel pickup trucks definitely have their advantages. However, just the same as a gasoline-powered truck, diesel trucks have their drawbacks. Before you invest in a diesel-powered pickup truck for the first time, it is a good idea to get familiar with a few of the occasional problems that could come up down the road.
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Driving the kids to soccer, basketball, football, baseball, or softball means that your car is on the road more often than most other parents' who do not have kids in sports. Because your car is almost constantly in transit for ballgames, it is more likely to suffer damage to the tires, the windshield, and/or be in an accident. If your windshield is damaged en route to a ballgame, you do not have time to fix it or even time to stop somewhere.
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There is nothing like going on long drives through Yellowstone, or smelling the Pacific Ocean on California State Route 1 while on a motorcycle. There is something special about trips on a motorcycle. When deciding if you want to get into the motorcycle world there are a few things to consider before you bite the bullet and saddle up. There are a few common mistakes that beginner riders make. The learning curve is pretty steep when it comes to bikes, so you do not want to have a bad experience at first.
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