car broke down on side of road smoking

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

engine

Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

truck on alignment machine

Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.

3-D blueprint of car with a physical engine in it

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Capital Transmission, Inc. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

mechanic checking tire pressure on tire

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here’s some info on leaky tires.

Injector

At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we see our fair share of damage that could’ve been prevented. Leaking injectors are one of the main ways a diesel engine can meet its demise - but the good news is, engine failure can be avoided, as long as the problem is taken care of.

starter motor of a car

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we want to keep you informed and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?

battery charging on car

Charging and electrical systems, particularly on luxury and performance cars, are the most intricate and complex systems on your vehicle. It takes highly trained technicians armed with the right equipment to properly diagnose and repair electrical issues on high-end vehicles such as Porsche, Audi, BMW, MINI, VW, and Subaru. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville we have the technicians and the tools you need to get the job done right.

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