Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd
77 Leeson Dr Chatham, ON N7M 5T9 519-354-3070

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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: Nov 13, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Feb 20, 2022

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmissio...
Published on: Jul 07, 2019

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Mar 18, 2018

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Chatham drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear...
Published on: Jul 02, 2017

Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd 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 05, 2016

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At Armstrong - Macko Automotive Ltd

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: Mar 19, 2016

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Apr 28, 2015