Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!
At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?
At Autoworks in Ithaca, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.
Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?
Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.
Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.
