Transmission Seal Replacement Cost

Transmission seal replacement cost can vary significantly based on which seal you are replacing and what type of vehicle you have.  Similarly, the cost can increase significantly if you have to drain the transmission fluid from your vehicle because transmission fluid can be costly.   Most mechanics and repair shops have a standard hourly rate…

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Head Gasket Replacement

head gasket replacement

If you’ve got a leaking head gasket in your vehicle, head gasket replacement and doing any accompanying machine work is the best way to get your motor back in good working condition.  If that isn’t an option for your vehicle financially or otherwise, consider using BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer to stop your head gasket leak…

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Is Premium Gas Better For Your Car?

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If you really love the vehicle you drive you might put premium gas in it because you want to treat it right.  You may run premium gas in your vehicle because the person who sold it to you said that you had to. Either way, like most of us you may still be left wondering,…

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Changing Your Transmission Fluid

Changing Your Transmission Fluid

Changing your transmission Fluid is something that should be done as often as your vehicle manufacturer recommends, if not more often.  Check your owner’s manual for the frequency that your transmission fluid should be changed and take note of both the normal and severe service tables. The severe service table will often recommend more frequent…

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How to Tell If Your Rear Main Seal Is Leaking

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If you’re wondering how to tell if your rear main seal is leaking, then your vehicle must be leaking something.  Before we get into the technical details of determining if you’ve got a rear main seal leak versus another type of oil leak, we need to be sure that it is indeed oil that your…

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Replacing Your Accessory Belt

timing belt replacement

  No matter what kind of vehicle your drive your engine has some belts running some of the different equipment your car has.  The first thing we need to do is be very clear on the different types of belts that your engine has: Timing Belt VS Accessory Belt All car and truck engines have…

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How to Silence Power Steering Pump Noise

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Power steering pump noise is frustrating and embarrassing.  Even if everything else is perfect on your car, a noisy power steering pump can make it feel like it’s falling apart.  Similarly, even if your vehicle needs some work, a quiet power steering pump allows you to drive without even thinking about your power steering system.…

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How to Keep Windshield Washer Fluid From Freezing

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Keeping things from freezing in your vehicle is a great way to help get your car through this winter with the lowest possible repair bill.  For example, engine coolant is also called antifreeze because it not only cools your engine, but it is resistant to freezing to protect your engine from damage.  Properly mixed high-quality…

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How to Fix a Water Pump Leak

water pump leak, water pump

Fixing a water pump leak may sound simple when you first see drips of coolant under your car but depending on the water pump location it could be a relatively difficult job.  If your vehicle has a timing belt, there is a good chance the water pump is actually driven by that timing belt so…

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Is Your Car Running Hot but Not Overheating?

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How often do you look at your temperature gauge?  If you are like most drivers, our guess would be almost never.  Most drivers look at their temperature gauge so rarely that many vehicle manufacturers don’t even include temperature gauges anymore but just lights that will come on if your car is either extremely cold or…

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Why Is Your Car Air Conditioning Blowing Hot Air?

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Keeping your car air conditioning working properly is an important part of maintaining your vehicle correctly.  If you find your car air conditioning blowing hot air unexpectedly it’s important to get it fixed to avoid further damage to your system.  For example, if your systems aren’t working due to a leak, leaving the leak open…

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