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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Fuel System Cleaning to Improve Performance in Falconer, New York

All modern vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic we all need to know something about. All new cars and trucks sold in Falconer, New York over the last 30 years or so have come with fuel injection systems. The fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount, at the right time; to be mixed with air and burned in the engine. So how many fuel injectors does your car have? There’s one for each cylinder. So four, six or eight for most folks in Falconer, New York. Some vehicles have 10 or 12 cylinders. The engine control computer makes adjustments to the fuel injector as it monitors the engine and other sensors. Fuel injectors are a pretty sophisticated part. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service can help you with a fuel injector cleaning service ... read more

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TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Falconer Vehicle

Falconer drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in New York come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Falconer area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure.If tire pressure drops 25 percent below the vehicle manufacture’s recommended pressure, the sensor sends a signal to a monitoring unit that causes a warning to light up on the dashboard. When drivers see the warning light, they know it's time to put some air in the tires.There are many benefits to people in Falconer who drive with properly inflated tires. First is cost savings. Running at the correct air pressure improves fuel economy. Driving on underinflated tires is like driving through sand – it drags down your fuel economy. Drivers in Falconer will also see longer, more even tread wear so you ... read more

Falconer Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?

Falconer Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?

The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Falconer, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft rotates and sends power to the transmission. Some of the explosive gases from combustion squeeze past the pistons and down into the crankcase.Now this gas is about 70% unburned fuel. If it were allowed to remain in the crankcase, it would contaminate the oil and quickly turn it to sludge. Sludge is like Vaseline and clogs passages in the engine, leading to damage. Also, the pressure build up would blow out seals and gaskets. So in the old days, there was just a hose that vented the crankcase out into the air. Obviously, not good for our air quality in Falconer, New York.Enter the PCV valve. It's a small, one-way valve that lets out the gases from the crankcase and routes them back int ... read more

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What Falconer Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

There are some things drivers should know about Falconer car service and repair. First and foremost, I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for years to come.Building on that foundation, there are some things that would help you understand the auto service and repair business better. First, it can be really hard to fix vehicles. The days of shade tree mechanics are long gone. The majority of automotive systems are computerized. It takes a lot of training and very expensive equipment to diagnose and repair modern vehicles. The pros who work for I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service need extensive computer training – not just how to run the diagnostic systems, but also searching for the right parts, networking with other technicians ... read more