Automotive News & Information - TMT Auto Clinic, Inc

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Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

The turbo on your diesel pickup truck is a precision-engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keep it going strong, and TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL is the place to do that. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don't really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL is here to help.

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 TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, 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.

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, and road damage. While your exhaust system is fairly simple and straightforward, these conditions mean it is inherently prone to rust and damage. As a result, this system is often one of the first systems you will have trouble within your car.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

woman looking at engine with steam coming out

An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from TMT Auto Clinic, Inc in Interlachen, FL.