Norwood Auto Service
6055 N. Northwest Hwy. Chicago, IL 60631 / 773.774.7333

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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 23, 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: Jan 19, 2025

Smooth Shifting In Chicago

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that IL vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024

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: Jun 30, 2024

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Norwood Auto Service

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: Feb 27, 2024

IL 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: Nov 13, 2023

What You Need To Know About Transmission Service At Norwood Auto 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: Aug 01, 2022

Norwood Auto Service 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: May 02, 2021