Automotive Industry News & Information - Green Light Garage

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

Your vehicle is a vital part of your life; it takes you wherever you need to go and can last you a very long time if taken care of properly. A part of the care it takes to maintain the vehicle is taking it to repair shops in order to receive any necessary maintenance or fix any problems you may be experiencing. By choosing Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, you can rest assured that your vehicle will get the proper care and maintenance required to remain durable for as long as you need it.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

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 Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we can help with that.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.