If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.
There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.
Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.
Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.
Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.
When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Capital Transmission, Inc in Hyattsville, MD has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.
If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Capital Transmission, Inc we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.