Automotive News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, here’s what you need to know.

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I called Taylor's last week to see if they could change the oil on my Class C Sunseeker RV. They told me it wouldn't be a problem and to come in first thing in the morning. I came in today 8/10/20 they greeted me right away and within minutes I was pulled into one of their bays and they went right to work. Great people and great service. I will definitely be bringing my RV back here for any type of repairs and service. And I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family.

At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we know that fuel contamination is one of the priciest and most problematic issues that may plague a diesel engine. There are a variety of issues that cause contamination in fuel. Knowing these issues will help drivers become aware of fuel contamination and hopefully prevent these issues.

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Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.