Hewitt's Auto Service
340 GRANITE ST YARMOUTH, Maine 04096 | (207) 846-4366

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Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: Aug 03, 2023

Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Mar 27, 2023

Hewitt's Auto Service Tech Question On Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Nov 15, 2021

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: Nov 09, 2020

Simple Answers from Hewitt's Auto Service in : Transmission Service

Question My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair.  How can I avoid transmission trouble? Answer Next to your engine, your transmission is the most expensive component in your v...
Published on: Oct 26, 2019

Why Drivers Need To Change Their Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Jul 07, 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 drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear out and...
Published on: Jun 24, 2019

Smooth Shifting In

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that's ...
Published on: Apr 08, 2019