Automotive Industry News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

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The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID has the answers.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know that fuel contamination is one of the priciest and most problematic issues that may plague a diesel engine. There are a variety of issues that cause contamination in fuel. Knowing these issues will help drivers become aware of fuel contamination and hopefully prevent these issues.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Blue Lakes Auto Repair, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.