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Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
Feb 16, 2020
Most Brooklyn Park drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. MN folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Brooklyn Park drivers all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we can do? After all, some of us Brooklyn Park road warriors can't cut back on our driving, and others would like to do more to...
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Cabin Air Filter From Affordable Transmissions
Feb 9, 2020
Here is a questions for Brooklyn Park drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:
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Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Affordable Transmissions
Feb 2, 2020
Many Brooklyn Park drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Brooklyn Park area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Brooklyn Park drivers, that look includes bigger wheels. It used to be that cars came from the factory with 15 or 16 inch wheels. Now 16, 17 and even 18 inchers are stand...
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Fuel Filter Service in Brooklyn Park, MN
Jan 26, 2020
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service center at Affordable Transmissions can help you know what's scheduled to be taken care of.Some of us in Brooklyn Park, MN, really don't look forward to going...
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Make Your Battery Last
Jan 19, 2020
Today's report from Affordable Transmissions is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Brooklyn Park vehicle batteries last for 48 months.Now that's an average. How long a battery lasts depends on many factors. You may not know that one of the ...
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PCV Valve Service at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park
Jan 12, 2020
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged PCV will not allow these vapors to escape. This can dilute and contaminate the oil, leading to damaging engine oil sludge. It can also cause v...
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Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Brooklyn Park, MN
Jan 5, 2020
Brooklyn Park auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Brooklyn Park, MN, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of you.A vehicle's engine creates a lot of heat - so much heat, that if it is not properly cooled, the engine can lock up, resulting in massi...
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Your Well Trained Technician at Affordable Transmissions
Jan 1, 2020
When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Brooklyn Park, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technician training Affordable Transmissions professionals receive, you may be surprised at how much specialized knowledge and skill goe...
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Affordable Transmissions Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
Dec 29, 2019
MN service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Brooklyn Park drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Affordable Transmissions fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas, by t...
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Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
Dec 22, 2019
Today, Affordable Transmissions is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Brooklyn Park are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years.
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