oil being poured from container

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you’ve probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA.

engine

Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time. 

automotive transmission

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

ball joints

You’re Chevrolet, Ford, or Ram diesel pickup is a heavy-duty machine, designed to tackle all kinds of situations. The ball joints that connect your suspension to the rest of the truck are under a tremendous amount of strain, both on and off-road - it’s important to keep an eye on them, and make sure they’re in proper working order. Here’s how to gauge the condition of your ball joints, from the professionals at National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA.

changing a tire

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA we want to prepare you for what you should do next.

car on alignment machineRoutine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at National Brake & Muffler in Griffin we know what to look for and when to ask questions.

Always finds & repairs our problems the 1st time, great customer service as well. Won't use anyone else! - Raven J. (recommended on Facebook)

parts of a transmission

Most modern transmissions have a “limp mode” or “safe mode” that they may default to if an error is detected. What does it mean if your transmission has entered safe mode, and where do you go from there? National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA has the answers you need.

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