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AAMCO Chester VA is your knowledge center for transmission and total car care tips, tricks and advice. Our maintenance and auto repair content is directly from the seasoned mechanic experts and auto enthusiasts.
Recent Blog Posts
Is My Clutch Failing?
If you drive a manual transmission, you’re probably pretty in tune with your car’s clutch. That means you’re likely to notice changes that could signal a necessary clutch repair. The clutch is an essential part of your manual transmission and it’s important to stay on...
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Everything You Need to Know About an Auto Tune-Up
A car tune-up is an ambiguous term since it means different things to different people. To some car owners, it’s a regular check-up to ensure that the vehicle is in tip-top shape. While to others it involves replacing a series of components to preserve proper...
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Everything You Need to Know About a Transmission Fluid Flush
The purpose of transmission fluid is to provide the fluid needed for hydraulic pressure to allow shifting engagements. Likewise, it allows for the cooling and lubrication of your transmission parts. However, with time this fluid collects dirt and foreign particles...
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Warning Signs Your Car Brakes are Failing
We all understand the importance of properly functioning car brakes – but what are some signs a brake repair is in your future? Keeping up with regular brake service appointments can keep many issues at bay but that doesn’t mean you may not still encounter a problem...
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Help! My Car Shakes When I Idle
Your car shaking on idle is a pretty common occurrence, especially when you are at a stoplight waiting to drive off. Your car’s transmission gears, rotating crankshaft, as well as other inner working components, can cause vibrations that will be felt in the cabin of...
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What Should I Do If I Put the Wrong Transmission Fluid in My Car?
Your transmission fluid works much like the oil in the engine. It is essentially what lubricates your transmission’s internal components. Your vehicle’s transmission works by transferring power from your engine to the wheels of the car. If you own an automatic...
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Top Warning Signs Your Transmission is Failing
Your car functions much like your body when you get sick, you go to a doctor, when you first experience car issues, it’s essential to get it checked by a qualified mechanic such as one from AAMCO Chester. Just like your body, when your car has problems, it will throw...
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Is It Time for an Oil Change?
Getting your regular oil change service is one of the many hassles of car owners everywhere in the world. Your oil change service is also essential when it comes to keeping your vehicle in good shape. Depending on your car, if you don’t change your oil and filter in...
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Top 5 Car Maintenance Services You Might Need Now
It’s easy to let things slide from time to time when it comes to regular maintenance on your car. When there isn’t an immediate problem, you may tend to think it’s fine to go without regular services, inspections, and other maintenance. However, the less preventative...
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What Does Regular Car Maintenance Include?
Keeping up with recommended car maintenance services can seem like a pain. But the time and money put into your car’s preventative maintenance will make a big difference down the road. While there’s some variation from car to car of what you should have done and when...
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