Automotive News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

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.

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Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has you covered.

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An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

To some drivers, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right shoes is to a runner. For many people, they have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. AT Lake Ridge Automotive IN Woodbridge, VA, our technicians are ready to help you make that decision.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.