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Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Nott's Automotive in Sarasota has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

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Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Nott's Automotive in Sarasota has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range. 

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One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL we have the answer.

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Here at Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it.  However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

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At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.

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Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Nott's Automotive in Sarasota has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

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Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

At Nott's Automotive in Sarasota, FL, we know that fuel contamination is one of the priciest and most problematic issues that may plague a diesel engine. There are a variety of issues that cause contamination in fuel. Knowing these issues will help drivers become aware of fuel contamination and hopefully prevent these issues. 

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