Automotive News & Information - Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust

You may occasionally hear the term “transaxle” used in place of “transmission” for your car or SUV. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl is here to help.

Transmissions are full of gaskets and seals since they rely on hydraulic pressure and fluid to operate. However, there are main seals that insulate the input and output shafts from the outside world, that are more prone to failure than the rest, and easy to diagnose. If you’ve noticed leaking transmission fluid from under your automatic car, truck, or SUV, Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has the answers you need.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.