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Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run.

At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Once you have an idea of how the major components of your transmission operate, it’s time to bring them all together. In its most complex terms, a truck’s automatic transmission takes a lot to understand. However, at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we like to keep things simple when we can. We want you to understand exactly what's going on with your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a rundown of how everything works together.

Alignment is the position of your wheels in relation to your vehicle and how they interact with the road. When your vehicle is properly aligned, your wheels will point in the same direction as the vehicle. To maintain proper control of your car, you must keep your wheels in proper alignment. Otherwise, steering will become difficult, your tires will wear unevenly and your fuel economy will decrease.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we have the answer.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we’ve got you covered.

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 GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.