Automotive News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

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In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s what you need to know about them.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.