Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Autoworks in Ithaca has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?
Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Autoworks in Ithaca, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.
At Autoworks in Ithaca, routine maintenance and repair isn’t the only thing we do. For custom parts installation, you can also count on us. Common modification enthusiasts do is swapping to a short-throw shifter; but what actually is a short-throw shifter, and what does it do?
On all modern vehicles, electronic engine controls have truly changed the game in terms of performance, efficiency, and reliability. On diesel trucks, whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford, this innovation has been particularly revolutionary. The gains diesel engines have made in the past couple of decades are impressive by any standard, and electronic engine controls are a huge contributor to those developments.
Commercial trucks have heavy engines, and they spend a lot of time running, particularly at idle. As a result, the mounts that secure the engine to chassis of the truck have a tendency to wear out, causing all sorts of shaking and vibration that the driver will feel in the cab of the truck. At Autoworks in Ithaca, we can take care of that for you.
It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Autoworks in Ithaca has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.
With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own cars, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Autoworks in Ithaca, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.
