Kreiser's Garage
5606 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 717.665.5873

Drivetrain

Alt + /

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: May 11, 2025

Kreiser's Garage 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: Oct 19, 2023

Simple Answers from Kreiser's Garage in Manheim: 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: Sep 04, 2023

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Kreiser's Garage

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: Sep 20, 2022

PA 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: Aug 25, 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: Jan 02, 2021

Simple Answers from Kreiser's Garage in Manheim: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Manheim drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Kreiser's Garage Answer: Next to your en...
Published on: Sep 30, 2017

Smooth Shifting In Manheim

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that PA 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 03, 2017