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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Falconer Vehicle

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Falconer area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watch those numbers at your local Falconer gas pump rolling higher and higher.The transmission also needs the proper amount of clean fluid to do its work. When it's in need of service, the transmission drags your fuel economy down.So keep it clean at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service  and give yourself a fighting chance. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service 1739 Lindquist Drive Falconer, New York 14733 716

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Fuel System

Diesel Maintenance for New York

At I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our New York friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there're nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.Here's who's announced or is expected to announce new diesels for North America: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Subaru. Of course, the US auto makers will be expanding their diesel offerings as well. Diesels will become a very big deal here in New York.You may ask, why has it taken so long getting to New York and North America? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurtle was that New York diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generati ... read more

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Fuel System

Training Received by Technicians in Falconer, New York

When your vehicle breaks down in the Falconer, New York, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible — with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checking into some of the training our Falconer, New York, technicians receive, and we're very impressed. It's amazing how much knowledge and skill goes into diagnosing and repairing a modern vehicle. So it's not like when your uncle worked on his hot rod over the weekend.Today there are four-cylinder engines around Falconer that make more power than the V-8's in luxury cars did 20 years ago. A new V-6 Toyota Camry could beat Sonny Crocket's Ferrari in a race to 60 mph/97 kph.Our engines are more and more powerful. And they're so reliable. This is all due to engineering. But the benefits come to Falconer drivers at the price of simplicity. Modern cars are so much more comp ... read more

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Maintenance

Brake Service at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Falconer drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every New York driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into your Falconer service center right away. And watch out for these problems: Low or spongy brake pedal Hard brake pedal A brake warning light that stays on Constantly squealing or grinding brakes Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached to the axle. Calipers straddle the rotor, kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Drum brakes are more common on back wheels. Pads, called shoes, push against the inside of the drum to slow the vehicle.There are several things that need to ... read more

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Brakes