J & D Auto-Tech Inc
1030 Pleasant Park Rd Ottawa, ON K1G 2A1 613-731-9624

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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: Oct 30, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Jan 30, 2022

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Tech Question on Your Transmission

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on...
Published on: Nov 18, 2018

J & D Auto-Tech Inc Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Sep 23, 2018

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Ottawa drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear ...
Published on: Feb 19, 2017

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At J & D Auto-Tech Inc

Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years.  Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Published on: Sep 24, 2016

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In Ottawa

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful Ottawa area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it...
Published on: Jul 09, 2016

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: Apr 29, 2015