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Your transmission and total car care knowledge center. AAMCO Central Florida has answers to your auto repair & maintenance questions, tips, advice, and stories from seasoned expert mechanics, industry experts, and auto enthusiasts.
The Importance of Exhaust System Maintenance
A vehicle’s exhaust system is perhaps the most underrated component in any road-going vehicle. It's one of those components that you don’t notice, and for some vehicle owner’s it’s a component that they will never interact with for the entire duration of their vehicle...
How to Maintain Your Hybrid Car
They’re all the rage now, whether you care about the environment, the improved fuel economy, or some degree of both. There is an increasing number of hybrid cars on the roads and you’ve likely debated getting one yourself – or you already own one. What maintenance do...
Common Car Electrical System Problems
When you first purchase your vehicle, it is normal to expect it has minimal to no problems. Unfortunately, this is never the case, and more commonly, even brand-new vehicles will soon start to experience electrical issues. But still, electrical problems are less...
Why Does My Car Roll When I Put It In Park?
It's normal for your vehicle to roll a little bit in front or back when putting in the park. Ideally, it needs to be one to two inches maximum. This type of mechanical play is perfectly normal, and you need not worry when it happens. However, when your vehicle rolls a...
My Car Sputters & Stalls – What Could It Be?
In most cases, when your engine sputters, it means you are about to run out of gas, and it’s crying for help. But what if this happens when you have enough gas? Well, in most cases, when your engine sputters, and you have enough gas, it’s a sign that you have a deeper...
Signs That Your Fuel Pump Is Failing
If you own a combustion engine vehicle, then you know it requires a regular stream of fuel to run effectively or at all. Your vehicle’s fuel pump is what feeds your engine with the required rate of fuel to keep it humming along. Without a fuel pump, there would be...
Car Smells to Watch Out For — Infographic
What is that strange smell that you've been smelling from your car? Don't ignore those smells, find out what they mean It could be the farm you just drove past or that leftover food you left in the backseat a few days too long – or it could be a serious problem with...
Why Does My Car Only Go in Reverse?
Why Does My Car Only Go in Reverse? If your car will only move backward, that’s not a problem you can ignore – but what could be the cause? You may be baffled, wondering how this could even be possible. If your car will move, shouldn’t it go both forwards and...
What is an AAMCO Multi-Point Inspection?
Sometimes major car problems sneak up on you. How can you help prevent that from happening in your car? Keeping up with regular and seasonal car maintenance will make a difference in keeping all systems operating efficiently. We also offer the AAMCO Multi-Point...
Help! I Smell Exhaust Fumes Coming into My Car
Noticing a strange smell in the cabin of your car while the engine is running? Depending on what it smells like, there are several potential causes, though your most likely culprit is part of the exhaust system How Does Your Exhaust System Work? In short, your...
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