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Smart Brooklyn Park Drivers Protect Against Overheating
Oct 13, 2019
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Brooklyn Park drivers to prevent. The radiator is the best-known and most recognizable part of the cooling system. Hoses filled with coolant (also known as antifreeze) c...
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Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Brooklyn Park
Oct 6, 2019
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Brooklyn Park. If you took an informal poll around Brooklyn Park you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Brooklyn Park aren't aware that it needs periodic service.If you're younger than a certain age, you've probably never driven a vehicle&n...
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When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
Sep 29, 2019
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!).
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Automotive Tips from Affordable Transmissions: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
Sep 22, 2019
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Affordable Transmissions we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner prevents the accessories from spinning properly, leading to premature wear and noise for Brooklyn Park drivers.Yo...
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Charge It in Brooklyn Park for Extended Battery Life
Sep 15, 2019
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Brooklyn Park, MN, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that it's our modern cars with all their electric accessories that are to blame. Things like, GPS, DVDs and entertainment computers ar...
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Drive Defensively in MN
Sep 8, 2019
Car care is part of auto safety in Brooklyn Park. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on MN roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings, road conditions, other vehicles and hazards. And the first person to be concerned with is you: start with your own environment.Don't leave wi...
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Selecting New Tires and Wheels
Sep 1, 2019
Some of us Brooklyn Park drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around MN, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hardest part is choosing from the thousands of wheels available at MN tire shops.The team at Affordable Transmissions can help you get some t...
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DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
Aug 25, 2019
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply fallen down in there.
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Power Steering Service at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park
Aug 18, 2019
Many Brooklyn Park drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal parts. The power steering fluid also protects vehicle components from rust and corrosion.Brooklyn Park car owners should be aware that ve...
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By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park
Aug 11, 2019
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Brooklyn Park drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it could help you make a better tire purchase at your local Brooklyn Park tire store.Prominently featured on your tire is a set of numbers and lette...
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