Automotive Industry News & Information - Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day. The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun.

At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.