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At Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA.

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA, we’re here to help.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA has the answers.

Are your fleet vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA has you covered.

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Performance Muffler Brake & Automotive in Galt, CA, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.