Posted on March 1, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Transmission Repair
Why Ignoring Your Transmission Problem Could Cost You Thousands What to Do When Your Transmission Goes: Tips from the Experts Expert Advice: How to Avoid Costly Transmission Repairs in the Future Transmission repair, regardless of extent, is likely to be expensive for your vehicle. Transmission problems can cause your engine to shut down completely, so
Posted on February 17, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Suspension Repair
How Your Steering and Suspension Work Together To Keep You Safe The steering and suspension system supports the weight of your vehicle. It absorbs shocks and bumps from the road, allows easy cornering, and facilitates handling and traction under changing road conditions. Suspension issues are commonplace in Spanaway, Washington, and can make for unsafe driving
Posted on February 1, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Clutch Replacement
Clutch Replacement vs. Repair: Which Option is Right for You? The ABCs of Clutch Repair: Everything You Need to Know The clutch is a complex component of your vehicle responsible for engaging and disengaging your car's powertrain and transmission between several rotating shafts. Part of how long your clutch will last will depend on your
Posted on January 17, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Check Engine Light
Check Your Gas Cap First An illuminated check engine light elicits a range of emotions. Some people put a piece of tape over it and pretend it doesn’t exist. While others immediately feel a sense of panic followed by an array of questions. What does it mean? What should I do? How much will this
Posted on January 1, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Tune Up
Get Your Car Running Like New with These Tune-Up Tips The Ultimate Guide to What's Included in a Tune-Up An approved mechanic for a tune-up will inspect your engine, analyze vehicle performance, and make any necessary adjustments. In an engine tune-up, we'll ensure your engine and vehicle are running as they should. In fact, engine
Posted on December 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
Save Big with Small Changes Gas prices are rising, so motorists are looking for ways to increase fuel efficiency. We get it at Austin’s Pro Max because we drive cars too. Every time a customer walks into our auto repair shop in Puyallup, Washington, they ask our mechanics what they can do. Hybrid vehicles are
Posted on November 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
Six Car Safety Tips While today's cars are built with an abundance of safety mechanisms, driving a 4,000-pound vehicle daily is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Weather, road conditions, other drivers, and distractions can all lead to unsafe conditions. At Austin's Pro Max in Spanaway, Washington, your safety is our priority.
Posted on October 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
7 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start, Including the Obvious Today’s vehicles are incredibly reliable but even with proper maintenance by the pros at Austin’s Pro Max, mechanical things break, and auto repair is needed. Nothing is more frustrating than turning the key or hitting the starter button to find out you’re going nowhere fast. What
Posted on September 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Brake Repair
Can Brake Fluid Flood My Engine? Your car consists of numerous interconnected systems that work together to boost power and performance. But if one system is damaged, can it affect another? If you’ve ever wondered if brake fluid can be sucked into your engine, the brake repair specialists at Austin’s Pro Max in Puyallup, Washington,
Posted on August 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
3 Risky Consequences of Never Changing Your Spark Plugs Your car’s engine is arguably its most critical component. Without it, your car wouldn’t be drivable. The engine comprises numerous parts that work together to power your vehicle. While many drivers don’t think twice about these smaller engine parts, including the spark plugs, they play a