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Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD has the answers.

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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 from Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.

Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At Skip's Auto Repair in Frederick, MD, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the Skip's Auto Repair technicians.