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If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

While fleet trucks and vehicles tend to persist as some of the more simplistic vehicles on the road, the modernization and computerization of the automotive world has not left them untouched. These days, everything is equipped with computer systems, sensors, modules, and more. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, our professional technicians have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to provide the accurate and vital diagnostics required to keep your fleet on the road.

Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust is the leader in engine repair or replacement in high performance vehicles. The staff at Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust take the time to educate our customers because we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your situation. We want your engine working at maximum efficiency while you’re driving in and around Buhl, ID.

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 Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we can help.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answer.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.