Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.
A good technician will give your car a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;
At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.
Transmissions may experience an array of issues, some more serious (or annoying) than others. Since transmissions play a vital role in the operation of your vehicle, it's important to know what to look out for. If your transmission is shuddering, here’s some advice from our team here at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.
Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.
Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you perform proper maintenance, however, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years. Your vehicle's radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine but a vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used, which is where a car battery comes into play. The battery holds electrical energy while a car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. What you don't want is to have a bad battery!!
Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.
At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?
195 Highway 136 East
Calhoun, KY 42327
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