If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re likely no stranger to dashboard warning lights. Increasingly, a common source of headache for many operators is the ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System light. Here’s what you need to know from Autoworks in Ithaca, NY.
When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? Autoworks in Ithaca, NY is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.
Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Autoworks in Ithaca, NY has your back.
Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.
Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at Autoworks are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.
If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, we can help with that.
The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.
When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Autoworks, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.