Eagle River Automotive
16907 Hanson Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577 907.694.4999

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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: Jun 08, 2025

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Eagle River Automotive

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: Jan 05, 2025

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 25, 2024

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: Nov 17, 2021

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission.Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear out and...
Published on: Nov 23, 2020

Simple Answers from Eagle River Automotive in Eagle River: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Eagle River drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Eagle River Automotive Answer: Next ...
Published on: Nov 14, 2020

Simple Answers from Eagle River Automotive in Eagle River: 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: Aug 17, 2020

AK 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: May 22, 2019