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If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake explains.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA.