The Thurston County Transmission Auto Repair Blog
We’re Open – And We’re Moving!
On November 1st We're Open in a New Location We’re excited to share some great news with you! Thanks to business being so good, we think it’s time to make the right move! We’re proud to inform you that starting November 1st, 2020, we will be open in a much larger...
Proud to Announce: We’re Essential!
Auto Repair Shops are Essential Businesses During COVID-19Thurston County Transmission is Here for You! COVID-19 has created a collective unease throughout the country - and the world. For the past six weeks the United States has largely shut down with states...
Thurston County Transmission is Open for Business
We hope that all of our Thurston County families are well. At this time, we are open for business We understand that your ability to get around town is now more important than ever. While as a society we are practicing social distancing, we also need to be able to...
Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Truck drivers LOVE their trucks. And rightfully so. However, heavy-duty trucks that use the Ford 5R110W TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission have experienced some pretty frustrating challenges. Let’s look at some of the most common 5R110W transmission problems....
Happy Holidays
At Thurston County Transmission, we're wishing you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season.
Infographic: The Evolution of Transmissions
The Evolution of Transmissions
Since the advent of the automobile in the 1800s, car transmissions have undergone an epic transformation. Here is some of the history of the automobile transmission. 1894 Emile Levassor and Louis-Rene Panhard are credited with developing the first manual transmission....
Whoops! Ford Recalls Millions of F-150s in 5 Years
America’s Car Manufacturer Since its founding in 1903, Ford has easily been thought of as “America’s car manufacturer.” Within its first year of existence, Ford had already turned a profit of $37,000, which was a substantial amount at the beginning of the 20th...
Are Your Driving Habits Wearing Out The Clutch?
Our driving habits dictate whether the clutch is going to last longer than its lifespan of 150,000 miles. We have had customers come in to have their brand new car’s clutch replaced — a car they have been only driving for a year. Even though we are glad to repair your...
3 BMW Repairs You Should Let The Experts Handle
BMW is a classy car and owning it is a real privilege, but it also one of the most complex cars you will come across. In the event your BMW breaks down or malfunctions, you will have to make a decision — should you perform a DIY repair or should you let the experts...
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