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QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
Jun 9, 2019
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news… anything but the sound of the vehicle itself.
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Blind Spot Safety for Brooklyn Park Driving
Jun 2, 2019
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Brooklyn Park, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Brooklyn Park drivers' blind spots, especially when it comes to large, heavy vehicles like trucks and buses.First, minimize your own blind spots. ...
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Engine Air Filter from Affordable Transmissions
May 26, 2019
Many Brooklyn Park drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Affordable Transmissions recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assured that you did the right thing by getting a new one. But you should never be too embarrassed to ask your Affordable Transmissions ser...
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Straight and True in Brooklyn Park: Wheel Alignment
May 19, 2019
Most Brooklyn Park folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Brooklyn Park is a periodic alignment inspection. Poor alignment causes tires to wear rapidly, unevenly or both. This means they will have to ...
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All About Your TPMS in Brooklyn Park
May 12, 2019
Brooklyn Park drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for MN auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Brooklyn Park drivers to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your owner’s manual recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire is considered sign...
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A Stitch in Time at Affordable Transmissions
May 5, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.
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A Stitch in Time at Affordable Transmissions
May 5, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.
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Getting New Tires in Brooklyn Park?
Apr 28, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Brooklyn Park area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Brooklyn Park area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly and knowledgeable Affordable Transmissions tire professional. He'll help you sort through the choices.Here are some of the issues you'll ...
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Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Affordable Transmissions
Apr 21, 2019
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as you drive around the Brooklyn Park area. It can also lead to the buildup of harmful deposits on valves and in the combustion chamber.That's why all vehi...
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Trickle Down Technology
Apr 14, 2019
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throttle pedal brakes the car in a very controlled way, using regenerative and sometimes friction brakes. With practice, a driver can go for a fairly long tim...
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