transmission cooler

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re no stranger to breakdowns or have heard the horror stories breakdowns can endure. So why do they happen, and what can you do about it? Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID wants to get you informed. Reducing the chance of a break down can help protect your driver, reduce larger repair fees down the road, and keeps your business running smoothly without having a fleet truck down. 

mechanic checking under hood of car

Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.

Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed. 

tire

When it comes to installing new tires on your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you want it done right the first time. Our technicians have the equipment necessary to get you cruising smoothly down the road in no time.

bad tire

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

4x4 vehicle

Do you drive a 4X4 truck or SUV? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, our technicians know exactly what your four-wheel drive vehicle needs, to stay reliable both on and off the road.

large diesel truck

Your fuel system is comprised of a variety of parts, each tasked with keeping your engine running strong - Chevy, Ford, and Ram all have small differences, and diesel systems have changed over the years with innovation in the field; however, the fundamentals haven’t changed. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair, our technicians are familiar with the differences between models and generations, but for the intents and purposes here they aren’t necessary to know. Here’s an overview of the major components you’ll find in most diesel fuel systems.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

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 from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

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  • Exide Batteries
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  • Sinister Diesel
  • Smart Flow
  • Valvoline
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Twin Falls, ID 83301
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