Automotive Industry News & Information - Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl.

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 Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID. 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.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know. First, it should be noted that the ABS light is supposed to illuminate for a few seconds after you turn the key, as part of a system test. If the light stays illuminated or comes on again randomly, there’s an issue somewhere that must be addressed.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

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Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID in regard to checking your transmission fluid.