If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, AZ has the answers.

gas cap

At Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.

man putting gas in car

At Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, AZ, we are here to maintain and repair your vehicle. We’re also here to help you keep your car, truck, or SUV in good shape and running strong. “Bad gas” is often cited as the cause for a variety of issues - but what does that mean, and what can you do?

mechanic holding a transmission

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, AZ wants you to know what to listen for.

justin howton
Customer Review
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Adam and his staff are amazing!! My wife and I were traveling from Indiana to California when the transfer case in my truck had a catastrophic failure. They diagnosed the problem and got a transfer case the next day and got us back on the road. They even gave us a ride back to our hotel. I can’t say it enough how grateful we are. I highly recommend their shop if you ever have the kind of misfortune we had.
mechanic with hood up and looking at car

For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, AZ, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

roadtrip

Road trips are a lot of fun, and often unpredictable. For all the miles you will be driving we always recommend preparing for any situation. With this checklist from Nationwide Transmission in Flagstaff, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

  • Jasper Pref
  • ASE
  • Bbb
  • cbCharge Fleet Financing
  • Customer Savings
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • Shuttle Service
  • Towing