Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

multiple dash warning lights

It doesn't matter if you are driving a car or truck, jeep or SUV, a diesel 4x4 or a classic when those dash warning lights go off the first thing you do is think "how bad is it?" and "how much will it cost me?" followed quickly by "when was my last service visit?"!!  Driving your vehicle longer safely is all about getting it serviced based on what your vehicle manual recommends and these warning lights are alerting you to a situation that requires your attention. 

While not all warning lights are a sign that disaster is imminent, no warning indicator light should ever be ignored!

spark plugs

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City has the answers.

radiator hoses

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

injection pump

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup, your engine is likely equipped with an injection pump. While injection pumps have been gradually phased out on modern engines, they are still an integral part of most diesel engine operations. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we specialize in maintenance and repair on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engines, including injection pumps.

man shouting out window

Stress while driving is commonplace no matter where or when you’re driving. It’s very easy to become angry due to other drivers and even yourself, but it’s just as easy to avoid road rage and the stress altogether.

mechanic working on a vehicle

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

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