Thistle Automotive Ltd
11222 87 Ave Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2S4 780-998-0588

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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: Sep 23, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Feb 27, 2022

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out...
Published on: May 02, 2021

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Your Transmission

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out...
Published on: Jun 09, 2019

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Fort Saskatchewan drivers. But like any other machine, they'll event...
Published on: Jun 24, 2018

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Mar 04, 2018

Thistle Automotive Ltd Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Dec 01, 2017