Automotive News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

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We’ve all been here: You start up your vehicle in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. Before your hand reaches the volume dial on the stereo to crank up your favorite morning radio duo, you hear a noise coming from your car. A vehicle shouldn’t make that noise, yet yours is. And it sounds bad. But is it?

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 Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL has the answers.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.