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By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has the answers.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own vehicles, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.

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At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we strive to keep your truck as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel, you’ve got a truck that’s built for power and reliability. From our team here at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here are the keys to unlocking the secret of a finely tuned diesel pickup.