Plummer's Auto Repair
4 Chadbourne Rd., Standish, ME 04084 207.642.3041

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ME 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: Apr 13, 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: Jan 19, 2025

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Plummer's Auto Repair

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 26, 2023

Smooth Shifting In Standish

{{ image('MzI0') }} If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that ME vehicles are getting more and more powerful and at the same time are getting better and better fuel economy . Much of that'...
Published on: Aug 16, 2023

Transmission

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: Jul 17, 2023

Simple Answers from Plummer's Auto Repair in Standish: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Standish drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?Plummer's Auto Repair Answer: Next to y...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In

Let's suppose you're going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?Think about it - hea...
Published on: May 05, 2022

Simple Answers from Plummer's Auto Repair in Standish: 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: Jul 25, 2021