Automotive Industry News & Information - Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

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 Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

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Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Shafts - There are three main shafts inside a manual transmission. There’s an input shaft where engine power is transferred via the clutch, and that drives the layshaft, also known as the countershaft. The countershaft has different sized gears to achieve various gear ratios. Corresponding gears on the countershaft connect to the output shaft. The output shaft is connected to the driveshaft, which powers the differential.

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL can help. If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.