O'Shea Tire Service
270 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045 │ 607.753.3329

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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 02, 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 31, 2024

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: Jun 06, 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: Jan 09, 2023

Simple Answers from O'Shea Tire Service in Cortland: Transmission Service

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair in . How can Cortland drivers like myself avoid transmission trouble?O'Shea Tire Service Answer: Next to you...
Published on: Aug 03, 2022

O'Shea Tire 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: Feb 23, 2022

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Oct 12, 2020

NY 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: Mar 18, 2018