Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

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? The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO has the answers.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

What condition are your tires in? At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at The Auto Repair Place we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, 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. Here’s what to look out for, from The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO.

Transmission

Jasper Engines and Transmissions is proudly announcing their newly expanded availability of remanufactured GM 6T40/45/50 FWD and AWD transmissions. These 6-speed transmissions are electronically controlled and available for a variety of GM vehicles.