Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
December 17, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
April 23, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Commerce Auto Repair in Commerce
November 27, 2022
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
April 4, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Commerce Drivers
November 8, 2020
Knowing how their engine works can help Commerce drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down wh... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Commerce
May 16, 2020
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Transmission Service at Commerce Auto Repair in Commerce
April 24, 2020
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Commerce drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pro... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Commerce Auto Repair in Commerce
April 8, 2020
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Commerce
April 1, 2020
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Commerce drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission w... More
The Commerce Auto Repair Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
March 22, 2020
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Commerce drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Commerce. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills,... More