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If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, here’s what you need to know about them.