Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

Hydraulic power has a lot to do with how your transmission operates. There are some basic hydraulic components that keep your transmission running smoothly.

Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone in on exactly how often your oil needs to be changed, to optimize reliability and efficiency.

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Year after year after year, the Lake Ridge Automotive family has taken care of me and my family through whichever two cars we've owned. In every phone call and through every in-person interaction, both my wife and I have been treated as an important client of theirs, treated with respect, kindness, and above all, honesty. We have never once regretted a visit to Lake Ridge Automotive.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA is here to help.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’re focused on keeping your car, truck, or SUV running well - but we’re here to keep it looking good too. Here’s some information on wheel sizing, to help you make sure your new wheels will fit your vehicle.

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we want to keep you informed and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?

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At Lake Ridge Automotive we offer only the best products to our Woodbridge drivers, that’s why we’re excited to announce the newest offering from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. JASPER is the nation’s leader in remanufactured engines and drivetrain products and now they are offering Ford/International 7.3L/444TE Diesel Cylinder Heads.

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Lake Ridge Automotive. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.