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If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro explains.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY can fix that for you.

Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At R.C. Bratcher, Inc in Owensboro, KY, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.