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MINNEAPOLIS Air Conditioning Service
Dec 16, 2018
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around MINNEAPOLIS, but not in your vehicle. When MINNEAPOLIS residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable drive around MN has a lot of benefits, and keeping the AC System well maintained can help prevent repairs.A common cause of ...
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Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Affordable Transmissions
Dec 9, 2018
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing MN residents to review their finances. More and more MINNEAPOLIS drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today have over 75,000 miles/120,000 km on them. And the average age of vehicles is now over eleven years. That translates to some car care issues that many MINN...
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Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Affordable Transmissions
Dec 2, 2018
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match your moods and outfits, then cheap shoes can be what you want. But if you spend a lot of time on your feet, you probably know that cheap shoes can come wit...
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Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for MINNEAPOLIS Drivers
Nov 25, 2018
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.MINNEAPOLIS auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they need to filter it because it has some grit it in. Any dirt is bad for your engine. The cleaner the fuel, the better your vehicle engine will run...
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Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
Nov 18, 2018
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about.
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Fuel System Cleaning at Affordable Transmissions for Better Performance
Nov 11, 2018
Hi MINNEAPOLIS residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel in a specific pattern into the engine. (The pattern varies by engine type and design.) In order to a...
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Check Your Shocks and Struts at Affordable Transmissions
Nov 4, 2018
Today we're talking to MINNEAPOLIS drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for MN folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they're very important.Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting on corners. The shocks push the tire down to the road to maximize traction. Good shocks equal good r...
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Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Affordable Transmissions
Oct 28, 2018
Hello MINNEAPOLIS! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more often, which can be costly for drivers in MINNEAPOLIS.It can even damage your suspension system, which is costly to repair. But even more important...
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Gas Savings in MINNEAPOLIS: Sharpen Your Pencil
Oct 21, 2018
High gas prices in MINNEAPOLIS increase the cost of living for MN drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some MINNEAPOLIS vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to MN news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten pe...
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Technician Training at Affordable Transmissions
Oct 14, 2018
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Affordable Transmissions in MINNEAPOLIS. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.It's also very important to your MINNEAPOLIS service center to keep you happy and on the road. You might be surprised at the amount of mon...
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