mechanic working on brakes

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

fuel gauge on a vehicle

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes?  Here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we have those answers for you!

bad wheel bearing in auto

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

transmission

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

vehicle with smoke coming out the back

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has you covered.

Man with clipboard checking under hood of car

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we specialize in engine maintenance, service, customization, and repair. All of our technicians are equipped with the best equipment and training in the industry to ensure they know exactly what your specific engine needs are, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

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