JW Auto Care
3011 N 73RD ST STE 101 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 | 480.947.4687

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Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

JW Auto Care Tech Question On Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At JW Auto Care

Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years.  Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Published on: Dec 08, 2023

AZ Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Aug 07, 2023

Simple Answers from JW Auto Care in SCOTTSDALE: Transmission Service

Question My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair.  How can I avoid transmission trouble? Answer Next to your engine, your transmission is the most expensive component in your v...
Published on: May 03, 2021

Simple Answers from JW Auto Care in SCOTTSDALE: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can SCOTTSDALE drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?JW Auto Care Answer: Next to your eng...
Published on: Nov 29, 2020

Smooth Shifting In SCOTTSDALE

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that AZ vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Oct 16, 2020

JW Auto Care Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Jun 13, 2019