Automotive Industry News & Information - Advantage Auto Service

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Advantage Automotive Service, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN.

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at Advantage Automotive Service, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, here’s what you need to know about them.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN.