For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Autoworks in Ithaca, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.
It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Autoworks in Ithaca, NY, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. We thought it important to share the real facts about tires for our area drivers.
Obviously, your fuel delivery system is an extremely important aspect of the running condition of your truck. At Autoworks in Ithaca, our expert team of mechanics can treat and clean your fuel delivery system, ensuring you get the most out of your fleet. Keeping the fuel system clean is essential, particularly with high mileage diesel engines. Sediments and carbon buildup can dramatically affect pumps, filters, lines, and injectors. There are many important reasons to have your fuel system regularly checked and cleaned.
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Autoworks in Ithaca has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.
Here at Autoworks in Ithaca, NY when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:
In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Autoworks in Ithaca to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.
