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At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, 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 Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD is here to help.

Diesel engines are known for their reliability - that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

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 Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD 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.