Automotive News & Information - Flagstaff Transmission Specialists

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

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

You’ve determined it’s time to get rid of the engine you have, along with all of its issues. You’re probably considering getting something new altogether, and you’re tired of this one giving you issues. Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ is here to help you make the call.

If your car, truck, or SUV has really been put through the wringer, it might be time for a new one. However, before you decide to throw in the towel there are a few things you should consider.

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

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, we can help with that.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Flagstaff Transmission Specialists in Flagstaff, 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.