Jupiter Auto Repair

Your vehicle's transmission plays an integral role as it transfers power to the wheels so that you can move at certain speeds. If you should know anything about transmissions, they are complex and costly. However, you can mitigate transmission repairs by practicing good driving habits (ex. using your parking brake when parking and coming to a full stop before changing gears) and following your maintenance schedule. The transmission has a lubricant, similar to motor oil, for reducing wear and tear on its components. Transmission maintenance includes transmission fluid changes and flushes. Today, we'll discuss the difference between the two types and help you narrow down which one you may need. Transmission maintenance helps your vehicle in 3 ways: Prevents Overheating – Dirty transmission fluid can cause your transmission to overheat. Once the heat gets out of hand, it can cause particles to burn and overheat transmission components, resulting in a system failure. Impr ... read more

Understandably, keeping a car in mint condition at all times is a challenging task. Unless you're a professional, catching problems before they arise is not easy. However, most drivers can detect a few signs before taking their cars to the auto repair shop, especially when it comes to their brakes. Below are some of the top signs that your brakes need service: Grinding or Screeching Sounds Your brakes should be almost silent every time you press on the pedal. If you begin to hear metal grinding on metal, we highly urge you to bring your vehicle to Exclusive Motorworks for a brake check. Metallic sounds could result in complete brake failure and damage your car. Brake Pedal Vibration When the rotors wear too thin, they're sensitive to warping. When they become distorted, you will feel a pulsation through the brake pedal (and sometimes the steering wheel). Pulling to One Side When the brake linings are wearing unevenly, it will make your car pull left or right. This symptom ... read more