Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd
2210 Wilgress Rd Unit 3 Nanaimo, BC V9S 4N4 250-756-7871

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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: Nov 20, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Feb 20, 2022

Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: May 12, 2019

Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmissi...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Nanaimo drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear...
Published on: Apr 15, 2018

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: Apr 29, 2015

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd

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: Jan 02, 2015