Automotive News & Information - Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube

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At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs!
1. You see steam rising from the engine!
2. The Check Engine Light is on!
3. The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.
4. You hear grinding or thumping noises.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

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For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we are here to maintain and repair your vehicle. We’re also here to help you keep your car, truck, or SUV in good shape and running strong. “Bad gas” is often cited as the cause for a variety of issues - but what does that mean, and what can you do?

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know how annoying little quirks and issues can be. A common problem vehicles experience is a cooling fan that doesn’t kick on and off when it’s supposed to. While a fan that won’t kick off is far less troubling than a fan that won’t turn on, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed for a variety of reasons. Here’s why, and what you should do.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.