Automotive News & Information - Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we want to keep you informed, and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?

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At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Clyde's Car & Light Truck Repair in Salisbury, MD.