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Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, here’s what you need to know about them.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the vehicle. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, 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.

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 Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS 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.

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 Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS.