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Engine Rebuild and Transmission Rebuild: When, Where, and Why
Every vehicle owner in Tampa knows that a car’s engine and transmission are its two most important parts. These two are responsible for a vehicle to be in good running condition.
The engine is the main reason why a car moves. It converts the energy from burning gasoline or diesel to mechanical energy which brings forth motion. Any problems with the engine be it a bad fuel mix, improper combustion, lack of compression, non-existent spark, and dead battery among many others will cause it to be in a bad state. The engine may turn over but will not start, or it may not even do so much as to turn over at all.
A transmission, on the other hand, is a mechanism that somewhat supports the engine. It is basically a configuration of several gears invented due to the physics of a car engine. There are two basic types of transmissions: manual transmission and automatic transmission. The main difference between the two is that the former needs a clutch and gear shift stick, whereas the latter works automatically as soon as the car is put on drive.
Whether it is a manual or automatic, transmissions are necessary because they make sure that engines work below their corresponding redline or maximum revolutions per minute (rpm). Beyond this maximum rpm, engines might go overboard and explode. By allowing gears to shift as a car speeds up or slows down, transmissions make engines stay below the redline and make them work at the rpm range of its optimum performance.
Such is the importance of engine and transmission to our lives that we need to take care of them properly. However, despite every preventive maintenance measure that we do, there will ultimately come a time when our car will need an engine rebuild and transmission rebuild to keep it running smoothly in the streets of Tampa.
Engine rebuild and transmission rebuild is very important to lengthen the running life of a vehicle. Normally, an engine rebuild is done when these signs become evident:
- loud knocking sounds coming from the engine,
- excessive thick, black smoke coming out of the tailpipe,
- oil burnt quickly by the engine,
- loss of compression,
- and too much fuel consumption.
Meanwhile, it is time for transmission rebuild when:
- low fluid level indicating a transmission leak,
- delayed engagement of gear changes in a car with automatic transmission,
- clutch slippage for cars with manual transmission,
- and grinding, humming, whining, or any unusual noise when accelerating or decelerating.
Be it known that an engine rebuild and transmission rebuild do not restore the engine and transmission to their brand new state. These operations merely reconditions engines and transmissions so they can function smoothly again. Engine and transmission rebuilds are less expensive alternatives to engine and transmission replacement.
There are auto repair shops in Tampa offering these services. But since these two operations requires major overhaul and repair, we as car owners should be wary of choosing which among the auto service providers in Tampa we should trust.
About the Author
Atlantic Automotive, Inc
824 E. Fletcher Ave
Tampa, Florida 33612
Phone: (813) 936-1510
http://www.atlanticautomotive1.com
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