The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc.
4215 Britton Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 360.715.9850

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Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting.  When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually.  But that wond...
Published on: Feb 19, 2024

Simple Answers from The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc. in Bellingham: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Bellingham drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc. An...
Published on: Aug 15, 2023

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc.

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing.  Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle? Think about it – hea...
Published on: Dec 04, 2022

The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc. Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Sep 02, 2022

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Sep 19, 2019

Simple Answers from The Panacea Automotive Repair, Inc. in Bellingham: Transmission Service

Question My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair.  How can I avoid transmission trouble? Answer Next to your engine, your transmission is the most expensive component in your v...
Published on: Mar 09, 2019

WA Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Apr 23, 2018