Joe's Slinger Service
220 Info Hwy Court SLINGER, WI 53086 | 262.644.8276

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WI 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 30, 2025

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: Mar 16, 2025

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: Oct 06, 2024

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 25, 2024

Smooth Shifting In Slinger

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that WI vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Feb 17, 2024

Why Slinger Drivers Need To Change Their 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: Jan 30, 2023

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At Joe's Slinger Service

Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years.  Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Published on: Jan 24, 2023

Simple Answers from Joe's Slinger Service in Slinger: 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: May 06, 2022