Midnapore AutoCare
211 Midpark Blvd S.E. Calgary, AB T2X 1S3 403-256-4695

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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: Nov 20, 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 13, 2022

Midnapore AutoCare 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: May 12, 2019

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Calgary drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear...
Published on: May 07, 2017

Midnapore AutoCare Tech Question on Your Transmission

Midnapore AutoCare 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 on ...
Published on: Apr 23, 2017

Smooth Shifting In Calgary

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that AB vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Feb 23, 2016