Automotive Industry News & Information - Midway Diesel LLC

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 Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, AZ, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Worn/Burnt Clutches - Your truck’s transmission is packed with clutches that allow it to engage or disengage. If they’ve become worn or damaged, they won’t work properly, and your transmission will slip. Typically, there are other issues at hand that result in damaged clutches, and the clutches themselves require the entire transmission to be broken down in order for them to be replaced. Most of the time, a rebuild or replacement will be in order.

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 Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own cars, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, AZ, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

At Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, AZ, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Midway Diesel LLC in Eloy, AZ, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.