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If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, we can help with that.

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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 from K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

Do you have a performance car, truck, or SUV that you’re looking to upgrade? A stall converter might be your next step; from K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, here’s what you need to know.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

At K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help. Here’s a look into remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means, and why they’re a great way to give your car new life.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

At K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.