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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

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The turbo on your diesel pickup truck is a precision-engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keep it going strong, and Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO is the place to do that. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don't really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

turbocharger on car

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO is here to help.

alignment

If you've been driving for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that your car, truck, or SUV needs a wheel alignment on occasion. However, did you know that depending on what you drive, your rear wheels may also require attention? Here’s what you need to know about rear wheel alignments, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

bad tire

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

drivetrain

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backward, when you’re in reverse.) At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

mechanic working on car in garage

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a transmission is working the way it should or not. Is it supposed to make that noise? Is that problem a symptom of the transmission or something else? Fortunately, Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has the answers.

up close of transmission

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

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