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PUTTING IN FOR A TRANSFER

A transfer case is the essential component in four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles that takes the power it receives from the transmission and sends it to both the front and rear axles by means of drive shafts. Failure of this vital module can usually be traced to negligence and lack of regular maintenance,leaks, overloading/overheating resulting from exceeding design capability, or deterioration of mechanical components. A transfercase leak is a common problem that should be immediately addressed and corrected. Otherwise, internal damage involving the gears or chain may get to the point of lock up, which can lead to transmission failure. This is a case where an ounce of prevention can be worth a ton of repairs.

Clearly, regular maintenance is the key to preventing this sort of catastrophic failure. If you can’t remember the last time you took your car in for preventive service, now is a great time to schedule an appointment at our shop. Our ASE-certified technicians will catch the small and inexpensive problems, like a transfer case failure, before they become big and very expensive problems, like total transmission replacement.

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HINT: A failed timing belt can result in internal damage to the engine; water pump failure can lead to overheating of the engine and warping of the cylinder head.