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Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

At Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Dennis Road Automotive in Dallas, TX, we can help with that.