With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.
Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.
It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. We thought it important to share the real facts about tires for our area drivers.
Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.
Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.
If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ have you covered. You hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on it’s last leg or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.
In life, you learn that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. When it comes to transmission fluid, does it matter? Are name brand fluids better than the cheapest option? Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has the answers.
Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we’ve got you covered.
