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

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we can fix that.

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost-effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Our trained technicians at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.