Automotive Tips - Action Auto Center

When it comes to transmissions, your fluid level is essential. Too much or too little fluid can affect pressure, cooling abilities, and lubrication. In order to best care for your vehicle, it's important to know what to look for, so from our shop here at Action Auto Center here are a few tips.

At Action Auto Center in Sarasota, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Action Auto Center in Sarasota have the answers.

Is your car, truck, or SUV experiencing transmission failure? At Action Auto Center in Sarasota, FL, we’re here to help. You have a variety of options as to how to handle your failed transmission and knowing your options will help you to make an informed decision.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Action Auto Center in Sarasota, FL, we’re here to help.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Action Auto Center in Sarasota, FL, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Action Auto Center in Sarasota has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetics. At Action Auto Center in Sarasota, FL, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.