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Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a transmission is working the way it should or not. Is it supposed to make that noise? Is that problem a symptom of the transmission or something else? Fortunately, Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answers.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we’ve got you covered.

3-D blueprint of car with a physical engine in it

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID 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.

Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we understand the importance of your investment.

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.

Your emissions system is more important than you might realize. Even if emissions testing isn’t required in your area, there are multiple reasons to keep your emissions system in good working order. Here’s why, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID.