Automotive Industry News & Information - Phoenix Motors

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 Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has the answers.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

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Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

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 Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL.

There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.