Automotive Industry News & Information - Taylor Automotive Service

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we can help with that.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Taylor Automotive Service we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

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Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

What condition are your tires in? At Taylor Automotive Service in Chesapeake, VA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.