mechanic putting filter into car

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 Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL.

At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

floorboard of car

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

oil being poured into car

At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

transmission

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.

man checking oil stick

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.

Woman driving a vehicle

At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we understand that driving style affects your vehicle’s performance and reliability. You probably know that frequent, hard acceleration is bad for your engine and transmission, but what about speed?

heavily worn ball joint

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Race Ready Auto Repair LLC, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.