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In the diesel world, "blow-by" is a term you’re bound to run across at some point if your line of work involves diesel-powered vehicles of any kind. What is blow-by, what causes it, and how concerned should you be? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our fleet maintenance and diesel technicians see it on a regular basis. Here we’ll take a quick look at blow-by, correcting it, and preventing it.

dash light on

A light on the dash that doesn't say - washer fluid is low immediately panics you right? It can happen when you don't keep up with standard maintenance and with older vehicles, you see it due to the age of the vehicle, however here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we like to keep you driving happy and listening to your favorite songs or talking to friends and family worry-free! Here are some quick tips and hard lines in the sand that you do not need to ignore.

transmission

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

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While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID wants you to know what to listen for.

car door

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls.

tires

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Blue Lakes Auto Repair are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

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In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

  • Jasper
  • Acdelco
  • Amsoil
  • Ari Fleet
  • ASE
  • BG Products
  • Bosch Automotive
  • Bully Dog
  • Castrol
  • Cummins Diesel
  • Duramax Diesel
  • Exide Batteries
  • FASS
  • Federated Car Care
  • Fleet Services
  • Ford Power Stroke Diesel
  • Mobil Oil
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • NAPA AutoCare Center
  • Partsplus
  • Shell
  • Sinister Diesel
  • Smart Flow
  • Valvoline
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490 Washington St S
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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