At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.
Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:
While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.
Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.
At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, we understand the importance of proper transmission maintenance. Commercial trucks are heavy, and they rack in a lot of miles. With this combination, it’s essential the transmissions in your trucks are always performing their best. Here’s a few things to watch out for:
The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you. It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it? Here atCapital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having. We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer! Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.
Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.
When it comes to driving with your family on board, the only thing that matters is safety. Generally, this comes down to basic safety practices, making sure you are aware of them, and practicing them every time. When it comes to vehicle safety, small steps go a long way. Here are some things to keep in mind, from Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD.
