At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost-effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Our trained technicians at Race Ready Auto Repair LLC want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, here’s what you need to know.

The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you’ve probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes?  Here at Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we have those answers for you!

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done. 

An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL.

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, here’s some info on leaky tires.

Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.