Jamie's Auto Service
1710 Main St Val Caron, ON P3N 1R8 705-897-5557

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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: Oct 02, 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 08, 2022

Jamie's Auto Service Tech Question on Your Transmission

Jamie's Auto Service 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 o...
Published on: Nov 12, 2018

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Val Caron drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually we...
Published on: Mar 18, 2018

Jamie's Auto Service 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: Dec 25, 2016

Smooth Shifting In Val Caron

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that ON vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Apr 29, 2016

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Apr 29, 2015

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Jamie's Auto Service

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: Aug 27, 2014