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Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA.

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We’ve all been here: You start up your vehicle in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. Before your hand reaches the volume dial on the stereo to crank up your favorite morning radio duo, you hear a noise coming from your car. A vehicle shouldn’t make that noise, yet yours is. And it sounds bad. But is it?

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

The best way to keep your car out of the repair facility with major repair problems is to follow a basic vehicle care maintenance schedule. It is recommended that you make general visual inspections and stay on top of vehicle maintenance items. The skilled automotive technicians at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA can assist with basic vehicle maintenance and more complex repairs. Feel free to give us a call or come by at your convenience if you have any questions.