Automotive News & Information - Flagstaff Transmission Specialists

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atFlagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.

Mechanic taking apart of an engine out from under the hood

An engine can last anywhere from 50 to 500,000 miles depending mostly on how well you maintain it. While some engines are certainly more reliable than others, all of them depend on maintenance to fulfill their greatest potential. Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ has provided for you some of the determining factors of engine lifespan, to help you make sure your engine lasts as long as it possibly can.

At Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ has the answers.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, here’s how to tow your vehicle: