The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge has you covered.

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

Keeping the interior of your car, truck, or SUV clean and in good shape is an important part of making your vehicle last. Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge has some tips on keeping your car clean inside, and why keeping it clean matters.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.  Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with. 

At Dale's Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.