BATES AND GREEN GARAGE
275 Carlisle Road Carlisle, ON L0R 1H2 905-689-6262

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Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Dec 25, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Carlisle drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wea...
Published on: Mar 04, 2019

BATES AND GREEN GARAGE Tech Question on Your Transmission

BATES AND GREEN GARAGE Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out...
Published on: Nov 04, 2018

BATES AND GREEN GARAGE Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Oct 22, 2017

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at BATES AND GREEN GARAGE

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing.  Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle? Think about it – hea...
Published on: Oct 23, 2015