Automotive Industry News & Information - A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service

JASPER Engines and Transmissions is pleased to announce that the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission is being used by 28 team/driver combinations in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

This is an exciting leap as the same transmission was used by 12 team/driver combinations in the series in 2021. These team/driver combinations accounted for 19 wins, 84 top-five finishes, and 147 top-ten finishes for the 2021 season.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

Your emissions system is more important than you might realize. Even if emissions testing isn’t required in your area, there are multiple reasons to keep your emissions system in good working order. Here’s why, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

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At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we know that diesel engines play a huge role in many of our customers' daily ways of life. If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel pickup, you obviously appreciate the power of the diesel engine. Diesel engines are prevalent all over the road, but where did it all start, and why are diesel engines most commonly found in trucks today?