Automotive Industry News & Information - ABC Drivetrain Parts & Services, Inc

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

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Your Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is essentially your car’s fingerprint. In its entirety, it is specific only to your car. Each car has its own unique VIN number and can be decoded to provide manufacturing and identification information on any vehicle on the road. Date of manufacture, manufacturer, vehicle type, where it was made, and options such as engine and transmission type, whether a car is a two or four-door, and a multitude of other specifications can be gleaned from a VIN number. Essentially, a VIN number will tell you exactly what a car is and where it came from, without even having to see the car.

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 ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH 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.

At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, OH, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips ABC Drive Train in Lancaster want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At ABC Drive Train in Lancaster, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.