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

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has the answers.

Turbocharger for Nissan Juke 1.6L Engine

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions as we are always looking for ways to provide our drivers with only the highest quality of service and products. JASPER recently announced the availability of a turbocharger for the 2011-2017 Nissan Juke that is equipped with a 1.6L engine.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

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? Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.