Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, here’s what you need to know.

Pentastar Engine

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge we strive to provide only the best products to our customers and that’s why we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions. JASPER has recently announced the expanded availability of the Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar engine line. This engine is available for the 2011-2014 Volkswagen Routan.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

In the realm of performance engines, valve adjustments are an essential part of keeping your car running its best. When you add customization to the mix, valve timing becomes even more critical, and it’s important the technician adjusting them really knows their stuff. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we’ve got you covered.

You’re Chevrolet, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup is a heavy-duty machine, designed to tackle all kinds of situations. The ball joints that connect your suspension to the rest of the truck are under a tremendous amount of strain, both on and off-road - it’s important to keep an eye on them, and make sure they’re in proper working order. Here’s how to gauge the condition of your ball joints, from the professionals at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answers you need.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.