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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 Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

Keeping our customers safe and on the road is our goal at Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN. When something goes wrong with your engine or your vehicle's electrical system, your car will usually let you know immediately. However, when the rubber meets the road, you need to know that your tires are in great shape as well.

At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Travelling can be difficult, and traveling can be fun. The difference usually comes down to how much preparation you do in advance, and how many unplanned obstacles you meet along the way. A great way to avoid setbacks, mishaps, and stressful situations is to make sure your car, truck, or SUV is ready to hit the road. Here are some important points to check before travelling, from Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

technician with a wrench working on the engine

Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN has a few tips to help you get there.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.