Entries by Linford Berry

When was the last time you had the transmission in your vehicle serviced?

For many people the transmission in their car is something they don’t think about until it quits shifting properly or until their transmission completely fails leaving them stranded. All transmissions whether automatic, manual, or Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT), use special fluids to lubricate and cool the transmission. In automatic transmissions the fluid is also used […]

When To Check Your Timing Belt & Chains

An often overlooked maintenance item on vehicles is the replacement of engine timing components on vehicles. Some vehicles are equipped with timing belts to drive the camshafts of the engine. Others have timing chains to accomplish the same purpose. The advantage of timing belts is that they run very quietly and efficiently under a wide […]

How often should I change my oil?

One of the most common questions that we get asked is how often an oil change should be scheduled for a car. The answer is – it depends. The first answer that many people are given is what their father or grandfather told them. “Of course you should change your oil every 3,000 miles.” The […]