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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 W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH 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.

mechanic messing with a tire on a lifted car

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH.

If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

At W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH, 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 W & W Automotive and Towing want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

At W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH, 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 W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

At W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At W & W Automotive and Towing in Beavercreek, OH, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.