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MI Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

Simple Answers from Auto Tech Center in ANN ARBOR: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can ANN ARBOR drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Auto Tech Center Answer: Next to your ...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting.  When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually.  But that wond...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At Auto Tech Center

Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years.  Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Published on: Aug 19, 2022

Smooth Shifting In ANN ARBOR

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that MI vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Feb 27, 2022

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Auto Tech Center

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing.  Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle? Think about it – hea...
Published on: Oct 12, 2021