Cordova Auto Centers
12715 Nacogdocher Road, San Antonio, TX 78217 210.646.9348

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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: Mar 23, 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 01, 2024

Simple Answers from Cordova Auto Centers in San Antonio: 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, 2019

Simple Answers from Cordova Auto Centers in San Antonio: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can San Antonio drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Cordova Auto Centers Answer: Next to...
Published on: Mar 14, 2019

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: Feb 28, 2019

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Cordova Auto Centers

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: Dec 31, 2018

TX 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 14, 2018

Cordova Auto Centers 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: Feb 04, 2018