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technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL has the answer.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison has the information you need.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

At Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison, AL, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Phoenix Motors Automotive Repair in Madison explains.