The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.
At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?
When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.
At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?
Do you drive a 4X4 truck or SUV? At Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, our technicians know exactly what your four-wheel drive vehicle needs, to stay reliable both on and off the road.
When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Martin's Garage, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.
Brakes are one of the most important components of your vehicle. You need the confidence of knowing that when you press your foot to the brake, your vehicle is going to stop. That's why it's important to keep these tips in mind to help keep your brakes functioning properly. Schedule an appointment with us at Martin's Garage for a brake service checkup today!
Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Martin's Garage in Shippensburg, PA, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.
