Posted on March 5, 2023 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Transmission Repair
Common Issues That Prevent Gears From Shifting Properly Trying to shift gears in your car only to find that it won’t go into gear can be frustrating, not to mention a little bit worrisome. After all, if your car won’t go into gear, how are you supposed to get where you’re going? There are a
Posted on August 10, 2022 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Brake Repair
What is Engine Braking? It’s one of those words. Depending upon how you spell it, the words can take on drastically different meanings. (If you’re into English, you’ll recognize that as a homonym or homophone.) Although an engine breaking is a terrible circumstance, engine braking can actually be a great concept. So, what is it?
Posted on January 7, 2022 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Oil Change
Which Kind of Motor Oil Should You Use? Perhaps you’re wondering if you should use synthetic or conventional motor oil the next time you perform preventive maintenance services. First things first . . . Change the oil! Regardless of your decision about engine lubricant, the most important choice is to change the oil. You’ll greatly
Posted on September 14, 2020 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Brake Repair
When describing just how great something is, doesn’t that make more sense than “The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread”? Not that there’s anything wrong with sliced bread, but let’s be honest, if you had to choose between being able to stop your car, truck, or SUV when applying the brakes and being able to make
Posted on March 10, 2020 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Oil Change
Which Type Should Your Car Use? There is a wide range of oil types to choose from. It can be easy to become overwhelmed with oil weights, types, additives, brands and other features. Explore common options today and find out how to receive an affordable, reliable oil change in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Keep your vehicle
Posted on December 19, 2019 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Transmission Repair
Signs You Need to Look Out For When it comes to the performance of your vehicle, the transmission has an important role. Responsible for transferring power from the engine into the wheels, it’s the reason why you’re able to drive your vehicle forward and backward. But just like any major or minor component in your
Posted on October 10, 2019 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Auto Repair
It Depends… “Well, it depends…” seems like the answer to a lot of automotive questions, including one of the most common ones: ‘how long can you go between oil changes?’ Oil doesn’t last forever, but how long is it good for exactly? Drivers need to know so that they can change it at the right
Posted on December 8, 2018 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Auto Repair
At some point in your driving career, you will have heard some weird noise come from your brakes. As soon as you do, a flood of thoughts come to mind and you’re left wondering if it’s even safe to drive your car anymore. Well…it depends on what the sound was. Sometimes it’s a minor issue
Posted on August 8, 2018 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Auto Repair
Understanding the differences between automatic and manual transmissions is an important step when purchasing a new vehicle. Each transmission offers their pros and cons and failing to understand what compliments your lifestyle can really hurt your driving experience and your wallet. Are you curious what each vehicle transmission brings to the table? Do you need
Posted on April 8, 2018 by Lewis Automotive Inc in Auto Repair
Everything you need to know about preparing your car for this spring! Spring is here at last and we couldn’t be happier here at Lewis Automotive. There’s something about the new growth, fresh air and the shift in temperature that makes you feel relaxed and relieved. Winter is over and now it’s time to recuperate