Transmissions, while generally durable, can be highly complicated devices. For this reason, they are also expensive to replace, and maintaining one will save you a lot of headache and money in the future. This article from Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS discusses how your driving habits affect your transmission. While automatic transmissions are by far the most common, there are still a considerable number of manual transmissions on the road, so this article covers both.

Fleet trucks, different models van and semi

While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

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At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Ekart Automotive, here's what you should look out for:

catalytic converter

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

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Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

technician smiling under the hood of the car

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

fleet of semi

It isn’t easy keeping your fleet or commercial trucks up and running. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we’re here to help. Fleet and commercial vehicles log a lot of miles, and a lot of hours - as a result, even the most reliable components need to be serviced occasionally. On an ordinary diesel, an injection pump may last the entire life of the engine itself. On vehicles that work harder than anything else on the road, this isn’t always the case. 

Passenger side window

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, we have the answers you’re looking for.

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