Trans-Medic Transmission Clinic

Does your electric car have a battery warmer for cold weather? Be on the lookout for mice and other animals crawling into the the engine compartment and nesting to be near the heat. They will gnaw on the wiring and ruin it.

Did you know that it takes very little water on the road - only 1/12th of an inch - and a speed of 35mph for conditions to be right for hydroplaning? It's better not to use the cruise control under these conditions.

When buying a used car, no matter if it's from a dealer or a private party, always have it inspected by professional mechanics before money changes hands. Unless the seller is willing to give you a warranty, it's "buyer beware."

The differential allows your vehicle’s wheels to rotate at different speeds on the axle, for example, when turning around a corner. The main cause of a differential failure is the misalignment of the unit, axles or drive shafts.

Front-wheel drive vehicles typically rely on electric radiator fans to keep temperatures within specified limits. However, while they’re very effective, wear and tear may ultimately cause them to fail so it’s important to have them inspected periodically and replaced when needed.

Vehicles today are very complex but, did you know that they're somewhat easier to fix? Thanks to onboard computers and specialized scanners, the car or truck can tell the mechanic exactly what's wrong so long, drawn out searches are effectively eliminated.

When the airflow to a diesel engine is restricted, performance suffers. If your engine lacks an indicator on the air filter housing, have us inspect the filter on a regular basis to make sure it's in good condition.

Your car’s air filter should be inspected for signs of wear after every oil change. A clogged filter means a significant decrease (up to 11%) in acceleration. Even if it’s not failing, the filter should be replaced once per year.

There may be a number of reasons your car's engine is running rough. We can conduct a quick diagnosis, pinpoint the problem, and take care of it according to your instructions.

Why do we call it a "tune up"? It's because the first ignition systems consisted of spark plugs and ignition coils, and as the coils worked they would emit a buzzing sound. If they were all working together correctly, they would all buzz at the same level and be “in tune.”

The gudgeon pin is a name given to the pin that holds the piston to the connecting rod. It is under constant stress from the motion of the piston and is subject to different types of force being applied.

If you find that your vehicle overheats often, you may want to have an experienced auto tech take a look. Managing such a problem with constant coolant top-ups isn’t something you should do for long as the issue will continue to get worse and will most likely end up destroying your engine.