Automotive News & Information - TG Automotive, Inc.

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When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, we’re here to help.

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

Fleet vehicles see a lot of wear and tear and need to be well taken care of if you expect them to last. For the best care, you need to choose technicians that are quick, efficient, know how to read the diagnostics and treat the issues. Our team at TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD has the experience and training necessary to diagnose and repair any issues that your fleet might be facing.

At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

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 TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.