Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission ...

Published on: Jul 13, 2025

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wond...

Published on: May 20, 2024

Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...

Published on: Dec 25, 2022

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle? Think about it – hea...

Published on: Apr 08, 2022

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission.Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear out and...

Published on: Mar 19, 2021

Simple Answers from Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma in Petaluma: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Petaluma drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma Ans...

Published on: Jun 27, 2019

Why Petaluma Drivers Need To Change Their Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...

Published on: Mar 14, 2019

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...

Published on: Aug 30, 2018

Drivetrain