Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, we can help.

At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, we know how important climate control is to your driving experience. Not only does a fully functional heat and AC system keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the summer, it is vital to defrosting windows and keeping the air in your car circulating.

At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, we see a lot of the same mistakes that cause a transmission to fail. With our help, you can avoid a preventable transmission failure and keep your car reliably on the road.

What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. Total Performance Inc in Mahwah has the answers you need.

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going. 

Whether you’ve never had any trouble out of your transmission, or you are all too familiar with transmission issues, you may wonder how often a transmission requires repair. In truth, it really just depends. There are hundreds of different transmissions, some more reliable than others, with different levels of stress demanded of them. Age, mileage, type, and usage are all aspects of the transmission condition.

At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at Total Performance Inc are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.

At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Total Performance Inc in Mahwah has you covered.

If your car has climate control, then it also has a cabin filter. Cabin filters are simply air filters for the interior of your car, truck, or SUV. All air entering circulation through the climate control system first passes through this filter, to prevent your AC or heat systems from accumulating debris or blowing them out of your vents. The result is cleaner, quieter, and longer-lasting climate control systems, which keep the inside of your car as comfortable as possible. 

Do you drive a 4X4 truck or SUV? At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, our technicians know exactly what your four-wheel drive vehicle needs, to stay reliable both on and off the road.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage? Total Performance Inc is the leader in Mahwah, NJ for the service and repair of automotive tires. We know the kind of damage that can be done, so if you suspect something is wrong with your car or truck, it’s always a good idea to stop by so we can take a quick look.

Here are 10 steps to keep your car up and running from our team here at Total Performance Inc ! Whether you choose to do the maintenance yourself or take your car to see our professional service technicians, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle running its best. 

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet. 

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Total Performance Inc in Mahwah, NJ.