Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd
509 Dundas St W Whitby, ON L1N 2N1 905-666-1816

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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 16, 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: Feb 27, 2022

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd 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 transmis...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd 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: Nov 12, 2017

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Whitby drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear ...
Published on: Jul 23, 2017

ON Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Jun 27, 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 Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd

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: Feb 12, 2014