In today's economic climate, people are working hard to make their dollars go further. Not only are drivers holding onto their vehicles longer, but they're also looking to improve fuel efficiency to get the most gas mileage out of every gallon of gas. You can do both by following a few simple tips from our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair!

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Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

CAR BEING WASHED

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

transmission

Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

mechanic holding tools

A huge part of what the hydraulic system in your transmission does is tell the mechanical components what to do and when to do it. Even if you don't understand how that works, our technicians at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM have trained with the best to make sure they understand all the ins and outs of your system. We want you to understand what we're talking about when we talk to you about your vehicle so we'll break down some aspects of your hydraulic system. 

custom filter on a vehicle

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

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By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair

8400 Washington St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
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