Automotive News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

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 Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA 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.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.