Dale's Auto Repair

Leaky Transmission? Learn Where They Come From and What To Do 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 Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA we want to pro...

The Manual Transmission - What’s it Made of? Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more t...

Putting My Manual Transmission Together Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA, we want to make sure ...

Upgrading your transmission on a classic. Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA 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 sp...

The Basics of Your Transmission The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components o...

Trouble Shifting? You May Need Fluid/Gear Oil! Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmissio...

The Hardest Working Parts On Your Diesel Truck The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differential...

What Causes Transmission Failure? At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a t...

What Does The “Tow” Button On Your Truck Do? At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one....

Does Your Transmission Need an Adjustment? For the most part, automatic transmissions are exactly that; automatic. However, there are a couple of components that require adjustment from time to time, to keep your transmission shifting like it should. At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, o...