Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.
If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here’s what you need to know.
At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?
Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD is here to help.
At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, reliable trucking is our main concern. From oil changes to engine rebuilds, our expert mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your rig on the road, and performing its best. We also believe that driver knowledge is key to achieving this goal; in pursuit of that, here’s some information on a simple but important part of your truck, the tie rod.
At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, 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?
The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components of it.
Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!
