Automotive Industry News & Information - Harold's Used Auto Parts, Inc.

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How long have you been driving? Most people say since they were sixteen years old or even younger. Driving for that long will obviously improve anyone’s driving, but there will always be room for improvement. Whether that’s getting rid of distractions or simply changing how you drive, here are some tips that are sure to better your driving.

When it comes to installing new tires on your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you want it done right the first time. Our technicians have the equipment necessary to get you cruising smoothly down the road in no time.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how you know what is okay to use? At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

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Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.