Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust
1022 Burley Ave, Buhl, ID 83316 208.543.8000

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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: Apr 13, 2025

ID 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: Mar 26, 2023

Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust 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: Mar 15, 2022

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: Aug 04, 2021

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: Apr 11, 2021

Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Dec 26, 2020

Simple Answers from Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Buhl drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust Answer: Next ...
Published on: May 19, 2019

Smooth Shifting In Buhl

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that ID vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Mar 17, 2019