Automotive Industry News & Information - TG Automotive, Inc.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, we can fix that.

You know TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn is here to assist you with all your Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup service needs. Sometimes, however, your trailer needs some attention too. Luckily, we’ll take care of that.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at TG Automotive, Inc. is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

You’ve known someone at some point that has a seemingly impossible amount of keys, keychains, and other accessories hanging from their key ring. You might even be guilty of that yourself. At [BUSINESS_ NAME] in Severn, MD, we’ve seen our fair share of these loaded down car keys, and also the damage it can cause. Here’s what you need to know.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

If there’s one thing we know at TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.