transmission

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

transmission

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Nott's Automotive in Sarasota explains.

throwout bearing

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Nott's Automotive in Sarasota.

clutch disc

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

transmission

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL can fix that for you.

Classic Chevy belair

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL.

shifter in park

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL.

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