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Transfer cases are often misunderstood, but they're a crucial part of your truck's drivetrain. Let’s break it down for you.

What Is A Transfer Case?

A transfer case is the "middleman" between your transmission and drive axles. It allows you to change from two-wheel-drive (2WD) to four-wheel drive (4WD) by locking up its center differential that divides engine power between the front and rear axles. The center differential is controlled by a lever inside your truck cab or by pushing a button on the dash.

How Does A Transfer Case Work?

 

Most Nederland drivers have probably encountered wet, slippery roads. If you have, you know that slick surfaces can cause driving challenges. One of the biggest dangers of driving in rainy weather is hydroplaning. This is when your vehicle skids or slides due to a thin film of water on the road's surface. 

Hydroplaning causes your tires to temporarily leave the road. As a result, you may find you have little control over your steering and braking capabilities. The best approach to hydroplaning is prevention. Make sure your tires are well-maintained. Drive below the speed limit. 

Our Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center team likes helping Nederland drivers keep their vehicles in good condition. If your vehicle has scratches or knicks, be sure to follow these tips when applying touch up paint. 

Make sure that you clean the surface of your vehicle. You'll get the best results if your vehicle is dry and clean. It's also helpful to sand the damaged area with small sand paper. Clean and prep the area with a paint thinner, which will help the paint adhere better. 

You can use a fine-tip brush to apply the paint. If you notice the…

The internal combustion engine makes noise. Even a small sedan can make so much noise, enough to disturb passengers, Mufflers reduce the noise coming from the exhaust system. They attach to the tips of the exhaust system just where the exhaust gas comes out. When attached right, these mufflers reduce the sound levels coming from the exhaust system. If you do not pick the right system, they might result in back pressure that causes the engine of your vehicle to work harder.

Performance mufflers reduce the noise while also keeping back pressure low to keep the engine in top shape…

Having good tires on your car is important for many reasons. Good tires promote better performance, better gas mileage, and also make your tires more durable. As important as it is to have good tires, it’s equally important to have correct tire pressure. The amount of air your tires need is listed in the owner’s manual and on the sticker located on the inside of your door.

The two things that can affect your tire pressure are over-inflation and under-inflation. Both of these conditions can affect the tire and your car’s performance. 

Tiptronic Transmission

• Gives you better control when changing gears
• You can easily change gears even when driving down or up a steep hill. This provides a safe drive and smooth maneuvering
• In case the down shift fails, the automatic shifting that is in manual mode helps to delay the engine, ensuring safety


Torque Converter Transmission

• Because it doesn’t have a clutch, it gives out maximum torque
• There is no manual changing of gears, therefore, providing a comfortable drive
• Driving is easier as there are no clutch complications

Sequential Transmission


 

There are two ways that you can charge a dead battery. You can hook up the jumper cables or charge it with a charger. If you decide to use a charger, then you need to make sure that the charger is off. The next thing that you will need to do is connect the positive lead to the positive terminal. You will then have to connect the negative lead to the negative terminal. Set the voltage to the appropriate number. You are now ready to turn the charger on.

How many times have you been stranded on the side of the road because your tire went flat? It sucks, but it happens. What if I told you that there was a way to avoid this problem in the future? This article is going to show you how easy it is to replace a flat tire. Replacing a flat tire is one of the most basic car repairs. It does not require any special tools and can be done in under an hour.

Step 1: Remove the spare tire from the trunk

If you have not already done so, open…

If your tire pressure monitoring system is alerting you that there’s a problem, there are a few things to take into consideration before bringing your vehicle into Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center.

• Check all four of your tires to see if they are at the recommended level of air pressure that is outlined in your owner’s manual. You want the levels to be just right. Too much or too little air can result in a blowout.
• The sensor inside of your tires could be malfunctioning. If you’ve checked all of your tires and they’re correct, this might…

Having a great time on a solo road trip, or with your lover or bestie, doesn't have to cost a fortune. Follow these five guidelines to have a blast and save some cash.

Five Key Pointers:

1. Leave around noon and eat lunch before you so. Plan Friday night's event, an relax on Saturday then do something spontaneous Saturday night. 
2. Pack your meals and find accommodations with a microwave and mini-fridge in the room. If you eat out at all , only have one meal at a restaurant.
3. Stay within 200 miles or four hours of driving from home. Make…