transmission

Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

oil being poured from container

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you’ve probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we can fix that.

mechanic checking tire pressure on tire

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here’s some info on leaky tires.

mechanic changing tire

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that! 

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put inWith a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

two technicians working on a vehicle

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

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  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Cooper Tires
  • Cummins Diesel
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  • Dunlop Tires
  • Duramax Diesel
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  • Shell
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  • Sumitomo Tires
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  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal

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