Automotive News & Information - Martel Automotive Service Inc

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

At Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

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 Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

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 Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, 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.

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL, here’s some info on leaky tires.

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, 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.

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Martel Automotive Service Inc in Belleview, FL has the answers you need.