Automotive News & Information - Van Meter Auto Repair

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

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Transmissions are complex pieces of equipment. Systems and components rely heavily on one another, and everything needs to be in working order for proper function. When one thing fails, there’s a snowball effect, and malfunctions and damages begin to occur. What can you do to make sure you keep it working? At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ, we want to help when you need it, but we also want to teach you how to maintain your vehicle on your own. Good maintenance is the single largest contributing factor to how long your transmission will last and how well it will continue to work. Here are a few key points on maintenance from the Van Meter Auto Repair technicians.

Van Meter Auto Repair is the leader in engine repair or replacement in high performance vehicles. The staff at Van Meter Auto Repair take the time to educate our customers because we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your situation. We want your engine working at maximum efficiency while you’re driving in and around Mantua, NJ.

At Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ we know that your commercial vehicles are a vital part of your business. These vehicles are often more susceptible to damage as well. In order to preserve the life of these vehicles, it's important to get your fleet or commercial vehicles properly maintained.

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 Van Meter Auto Repair in Mantua, NJ 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.