Bradley Automotive Center
25 King Spring Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860.623.3599

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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: Jan 19, 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: Feb 01, 2024

CT Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Mar 02, 2022

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: Feb 06, 2021

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Bradley Automotive Center

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: Dec 14, 2018

Bradley Automotive Center Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Aug 23, 2018

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: Aug 01, 2018

Simple Answers from Bradley Automotive Center in Windsor Locks: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Windsor Locks drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Bradley Automotive Center Answer: ...
Published on: Jun 20, 2017