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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Automotive Tips from I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service: Making a Battery Last Longer

One thing all Falconer drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using your headlights when the engine is off – is very harmful to your battery. Most automotive batteries can only take that about 10 times before they are ruined.Also, making sure you have a full charge every month or so extends battery life. Either an extended drive at freeway speeds around the Falconer are or using a battery charger will preserve your battery’s ability to hold a full charge.Give us a call.I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service1739 Lindquist DriveFalconer, New York 1473371

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A Cold Day in Falconer ? Air Conditioning Service at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service

Most Falconer drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy New York highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Falconer rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot vehicle.A lot of Falconer drivers judge their vehicles' air conditioning systems as “non-essential” and so may neglect them in favor of repairs and maintenance that keep the vehicle running. But preventive maintenance of an air conditioning system is simple and inexpensive, while auto a/c repair can be very expensive.Falconer drivers should have the refrigerant in their air conditioning system checked regularly to ensure it is adequate and clean. Air conditioning systems often fail because air and water have contaminated the refrigerant. Air reduces the efficiency of the r ... read more

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Air Conditioning

Arrive Alive in Falconer

We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Falconer. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on New York roads.The truth is that all of us are distracted when we drive. Unfortunately, traffic, road construction and other external factors are beyond our control. The distractions inside our car, however, are things we can often control.Here's some things that'll give you more control in your car, and help keep your attention on the roads around Falconer. Falconer drivers who are 16 to 20 years old tend to be more distracted by the radio, CD or MP3 player. Falconer drivers who are 20 to 29 are more distracted by passengers in the car, including small children. Those over age 65 tend to be more distracted by objects or events that are outside of the vehicle. Other factors like fatigue, stress and lack of sleep make it harder to pa ... read more

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Air Conditioning