Your differential is a key component of your vehicle. A differential works by distributing different power to your left and right wheels so that wheels can spin faster or slower during a turn. Through the driveshaft, the differential is connected to the transmission to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. If your differential…
Driving with a manual transmission is becoming rarer, but driving a manual is an important skill. Common in many older models of trucks and cars, the clutch is responsible for regulating the distribution of engine power sent to the transmission and in turn the wheels. Although it can be difficult to get the hang of it…
Have you noticed an oil leak under your truck or car? It might be a problem under the hood. Oil leaks can be very dangerous for your vehicle. If you lose oil quickly, your engine will no longer be properly lubricated which can lead to extensive damage to engine components. That is why if you…
It is 2020, and environmental concerns have become more and more commonplace. Whether it is for the environment or for your wallet, or for both, fuel efficiency is extremely important. We aren’t recommending that you get a bike, or that you trade-in your car for a hybrid. Before you go out and buy an electric…
One of the most overlooked car maintenance jobs is replacing timing belts and timing chains. If you are not a mechanic, you may not know much about your timing belt. Timing belts are rubber belts that control the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft as well as the valves that allow air and gas…
It is December in Boston which means a few things: the city is filled with holiday parties and lights while the roads are covered in road salt and ice. Car maintenance in the winter is vital for drivers in New England. Whether you drive a truck, car, or bus you need to be aware of…
Transmission fluid is essential to keeping your transmission running smoothly. However, knowing how often you need to change your transmission fluid can be confusing because while the manufacturer might say one thing, the dealership may say another, and a mechanic will say something else! In reality, it isn’t that difficult to know when to change your…
As a New England car shop, we love the fall. Fall is a time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, trick or treating with your kids, and of course driving through New England and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. However, those leaves that look beautiful on the trees can cause a real problem for drivers. With…
As cars have gotten more complex the number of dashboard lights have increased. And if you are not a mechanic you may not know what these lights indicate. Similar to all of those laundry tag symbols, dashboard lights are meant to act as shorthand for different car sensors, and if they are lit you may…
Driving with bad brakes is not just unsafe for the driver, but also for everyone on the road and nearby pedestrians. Having working brakes is vital to driving, whether you live in a city, suburb, or small town. You should never ignore signs that your brakes are beginning to fail, and should always make brake…
