Engine Maintenance

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Transmission

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those 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 series of articles, 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.

Diesel Truck

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we’re here to help.

multiple universal joints

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has the answers.

bad wheel bearing in auto

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

Tread of Tire

What condition are your tires in? At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

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Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start.  Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

Smoke coming out of muffler

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

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