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At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

Transmissions, like engines, are a major component of your vehicle, and very expensive to replace. Transmissions often go out for very preventable reasons, and sometimes replacing one can be troublesome and expensive enough that it’s not even worth doing, depending on the vehicle. With the right maintenance, most transmissions are extremely reliable; it simply boils down to how well a transmission is cared for. Follow these tips to make your transmission last as long as possible, courtesy of Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia.

“Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, here’s what you need to know.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA has the answer.

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia has the information you need.