Parts guidance
2026-08-25 · Elise Novak
A cost controller with 7 years of fleet maintenance experience explains when Continental transmission services are worth the money, how to decide on a radiator exchange, why checking radiator cap springs at night matters, and what MERV 8 means on an air filter.
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2026-08-25 · Elise Novak
A purchasing manager compares original vs aftermarket car parts across pricing, fit, and long-term cost. Real examples: Continental transmission parts, the 60702 radiator hose, rebuilt alternators, camshaft sensors, and control arms.
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2026-08-24 · Elise Novak
After five years managing parts purchasing for a 40-vehicle logistics fleet, I break down the three ways a bad thermostat causes coolant leaks—and why the Continental 60702 molded radiator hose became a standard part in our inventory.
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2026-08-24 · Elise Novak
A Continental quality manager explains what a timing belt does, why one-stop promises can fail, and how a rejected batch of disc brake spacers proved that knowing your limits is a quality feature.
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2026-08-21 · Elise Novak
A late-night call from a Continental Transmission in Buffalo turned into a 36-hour rush for differential shims—and a lesson about assumptions, a 1997 YZ125 radiator, and how much an O2 sensor actually costs.
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2026-08-21 · Elise Novak
Comparing a Continental transmission shop vs dealer service for fleet repairs: price transparency, Continental transmission repair discounts, parts quality, and real-world diagnosis from a fleet buyer.
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2026-08-20 · Elise Novak
Control arm bushings fail in predictable ways. Learn the symptoms, the real root causes, and why you should diagnose the system before you use that Continental transmission coupon or replace that Autolite 3924 spark plug.
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2026-08-20 · Elise Novak
A procurement manager shares real-world TCO insights on Continental brake pads for Bentley Continental GT, front brake discs, LT1 water pumps, and the shocking truth about residential water pump costs. Includes honest limitations and price references.
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2026-08-19 · Elise Novak
A Continental quality and brand compliance manager explains why logo color, micron fuel filter ratings, and dimensional tolerances matter more than 'close enough'—with lessons from the Honda head gasket lawsuit and alternator replacement.
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