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You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the info you need.

Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answers you need.

No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.

Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, maintenance and repair performed the correct way is a huge part of keeping you on the road. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we use ASE certified technicians to make sure you get the best service in the industry.

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s some info on leaky tires.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl.