West Hennepin Auto & Tire
220 Saint John Street, Loretto, MN 55357 763.479.6395

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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 10, 2024

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting.  When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually.  But that wond...
Published on: Feb 14, 2024

Simple Answers from West Hennepin Auto & Tire in Loretto: Transmission Service

Question My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair.  How can I avoid transmission trouble? Answer Next to your engine, your transmission is the most expensive component in your v...
Published on: Dec 29, 2022

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, 2022

MN Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Oct 13, 2021

West Hennepin Auto & Tire 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: Oct 11, 2020

Simple Answers from West Hennepin Auto & Tire in Loretto: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Loretto drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?West Hennepin Auto & Tire Answer: Next t...
Published on: May 02, 2020

Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Mar 04, 2018