(918) 429-0330
1700 S George Nigh Expy McAlester, OK 74501
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Jim's Tire & Brake provides Starter Replacement services to McAlester, OK, Wilburton, OK, Eufaula, OK, and other surrounding areas.

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind Starter Replacement Services at Jim's Tire & Brake

The starter is a motor that, when supplied with electricity from a vehicle’s battery, will engage the flywheel ring gear and crank the engine. When a driver turns the key to start the engine, the battery sends a small supply of electricity to the starter solenoid. In turn, the solenoid powers the motor which sends a gear to mesh with the ring gear on a vehicle’s flywheel. Depending on the vehicle, the starter may be a direct drive (DD), planetary gear (PLGR), permanent magnet gear reduction (PMGR), permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD), or offset gear reduction (OSGR). In a DD starter, components are attached in a line and run off the armature. A PLGR starter has a shaft that the armature uses and is good at increasing torque. A PMGR starter is similar to a PLGR starter except the PMGR starter uses permanent magnets instead of field coils. Similarly, PMDD starters are akin to DD starters except PMDDs use permanent magnets instead of field coils. Finally, OSGR starters do not run directly off the armature. No matter the type, each starter ultimately plays an essential role in powering a vehicle.

Why Should You Have Starter Replacement Services Performed at Jim's Tire & Brake?

In addition to an inoperable engine, there are other factors that indicate a replacement is needed. If your starter is making a clicking sound that lasts momentarily or the crank is operating slowly, you may need to change your vehicle’s starter. We can look over your starter and review whether or not it is the culprit of current vehicular troubles. If you are unfamiliar with the type of starter your vehicle uses, we will help you find the right one for your vehicle make and model. Our goal is to get your vehicle running again.

We proudly service the Starter Replacement needs of customers in McAlester, OK, Wilburton, OK, Eufaula, OK, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : McAlester, OK | Wilburton, OK | Eufaula, OK | and surrounding areas

Jim's Tire & Brake in McAlester, OK

At Jim's Tire & Brake, we'll help you stop and we'll help you go. Our local auto repair shop in McAlester, OK specializes in new tires and professional brake services, but that's far from all we do. We employ ASA and ASE-certified technicians who'll help you with virtually any "check engine" problem that occurs. From a quick oil change to transmission replacement, you can count on our team to get your vehicle back on the road. 24-hour roadside assistance is available for drivers across McAlester, Wilburton, Eufaula, and surrounding Oklahoma areas. Use our website to shop for tires online, and remember that every new Yokohama tire purchase comes with free flat tire repair and tire rotation services. See us for details.

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Phone: (918) 429-0330
Fax: (918) 429-0326
Address: 1700 S George Nigh Expy
McAlester, OK 74501

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