K & K Automotive

Knowing When Your Leaks Occur is Key to Diagnosing the Problem Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, K & K Automotive in Frederick has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’r...

Is Your Car Ready for the Three Day Weekend? We will soon be celebrating the achievement of American workers with the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. With these celebrations often come times of traveling to cookouts and road trips to your favorite weekend destination. All that travel is a big de...

Is it okay to shift into park before stopping? The key to maintaining a healthy transmission is understanding how it works. Here’s the rundown on shifting your car, truck, or SUV into park before it stops, from the professional technicians at K & K Automotive in Frederick....

When Is It To Late To Change Your Transmission Fluid? It’s likely you’ve been exposed to conflicting opinions about having your transmission fluid replaced. You may have heard that cars over a certain mileage should not have the transmission fluid flushed and replaced, because it could da...

I Can’t Find My Specified Transmission Fluid, What Should I Use? At K & K Automotive in Frederick, we know that a key aspect of taking care of your transmission is understanding how it works. Here’s some info on transmission fluid types, in case you’re having trouble finding yours....

Will Resting Your Hand On The Shifter Harm A Manual Transmission? If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this line from a know-it-all buddy in the passenger’s seat: “You know, it’s bad for the transmission when you leave your hand on the...

What Is a Clutch Cable System? Many cars, particularly models produced between the 1970s and the 1990s, utilize cable clutch designs instead of hydraulics to operate the clutch. Here’s a brief explanation of clutch cable systems, from K & K Automotive in Frederick....

Do Transmission Additives Work? At K & K Automotive in Frederick, we’re familiar with the many over the counter remedies that promise to cure your car, truck, or SUV of all its transmission woes. But, do any of them actually work, and are they even safe for your transmissi...

A Mopar in for some electrical and ignition system work,1969 road runner!

What is the difference between a transmission and a transaxle? You may occasionally hear the term “transaxle” used in place of “transmission” for your car or SUV. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? K & K Automotive in Frederick is here to help....

Have You Noticed a Leaky Transmission? Transmissions are full of gaskets and seals since they rely on hydraulic pressure and fluid to operate. However, there are main seals that insulate the input and output shafts from the outside world, that are more prone to failure than the rest, a...

What Can Causes Transmission Failure? At K & K Automotive in Frederick, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a trans...

How to Make Your Transmission Last Transmissions, like engines, are a major component of your vehicle, and very expensive to replace. Transmissions often go out for very preventable reasons, and sometimes replacing one can be troublesome and expensive enough that it’s not eve...

What Is A Transmission Case And What It Can Mean For Your Transmission “Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? K & K Automotive in Frederick wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of yo...

Have a caddy in for some A/C updates!

What Does a Pressure Plate Do? If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From K & K Automotive in Frederick, here’s what you need to know....

Customer came in for an oil change today. As I'm writing up the order they explicitly stated that they do not wan't to be "Upsold" any useless services. "Don't try and sell me no air filter, cabin air filter, transmission flush..." That's not completely out of the ordinary. Some people just want their oil changed and out of here as soon as possible. Problem is when we got their car on the lift I saw that one of the tires was completely messed up beyond what is safe to drive on. The wheel wasn't much better. I tried explaining to them how unsafe driving on this tire would be. I also strongly suggested they at least take a look at what I was talking about before deciding to not do anything about it. They refused. I had to have them sign a release of liability that our shop stated their car was unsafe to leave the premises and that they were aware of the danger. Because of the condition of the tire and that I was genuinely concerned for their safety, I offered them a new steel wheel and tire at cost. I even offered to waive the costs of labor. Nope not this customer, "I only want my oil changed."

Not all mechanics are out here trying to drive up prices and perform useless repair work. Some of us genuinely do care about our customers and providing them with excellent service. I hope they made it safely to their next destination.

___Credit goes to the respective owner.(Respect)

Something you don't see everyday?

Had a Buick skylark that shut off on the road and wouldn't restart.and had no power to anything,now she's ready for the road again!

The Chevelle is back for the EFI install and a few cooling system upgrades !

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th in honor of Independence Day. We wish all a happy and safe celebration! 🎆

What Exactly Is "Overdrive" in Your Vehicle? The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? K & K Automotive in Frederick, MD has the answer....

A few repairs are being done on a 1965 Mustang this week.

A new Corvette arrives for this week's adventures.

Are You Experiencing Starter Issues? Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, K & K Automotive in Frederick has the information you need....

Is Your Pilot Bearing Causing Problems? 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 K & K Automotive in Frederick, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle main...

Alternator troubles brought a Goldwing our way this morning.

We had a 66 Corvette in for some diagnostics on speedo and tach problems .

Is it Okay to Downshift to Slow Down? 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? K & K Aut...

A 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 received fuel and ignition system repairs.