It is inevitable that the sun will rise and set each day - so too is the inevitability of clutch wear if you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission. Unlike the sun, however, you have a lot of control over how fast that wear occurs. Here’s some information on riding the clutch, and why you should stop doing it!
What is “riding the clutch”? - Let’s start by defining exactly what we’re talking about here. “Riding the clutch” is one of many phrases in automotive slang, which circumnavigates the explanation of something sort of complicated. Any time your clutch pedal hangs out in the purgatory between fully depressed and fully released, except for the purposes of shifting or acceleration, you’re riding the clutch. Avoid using the clutch pedal to manage speed as much as possible. If you’re sitting at a stoplight or a stop sign, you might catch yourself letting the clutch out halfway to keep the car at a standstill instead of using the brake, or taking advantage of the clutch to drive slowly.
Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.
If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.
For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.
Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.
These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has the answers.
We know you’re busy. At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.
