Automotive News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know your car, truck, or SUV is far more than just a vehicle. It’s a lifeline...getting you to work, your kids to school, carrying groceries, and taking you anywhere you need to go. It’s also a huge investment, and one worth protecting.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

Here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.

While diesel trucks are some of the best vehicles on the road today, sometimes maintaining a fleet of them can become overwhelming. Let Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for diesel fleet vehicles.