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Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid
It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Apr 13, 2025
Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In
Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024
Smooth Shifting In Ames
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If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that IA vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Jul 17, 2020
IA Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil
If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy.
Same goes for dirty oil. It doesn&rs...
Published on: Jun 29, 2020
Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Hansen CARS
Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?
Think about it – hea...
Published on: Jun 22, 2020
Why Ames Drivers Need To Change Their Transmission Fluid
It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Jun 12, 2020
Transmission
Let's talk about your transmission.Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear out and...
Published on: May 17, 2020