Automotive News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID has the answer.

Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls has the information you need.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls explains.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.