FALCONER AUTO REPAIR

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

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

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to deliver the fuel with the correct pressure, spray pattern and volume.Falconer drivers can buy fuel system cleaners that you pour into your gas tank to help maintain an already clean fuel system; however, they can't do a major cleaning. For that, you need to see I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer. We have the tools and chemicals to do the job right. Our friendly and knowledgeable team at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service can remove particles, gum and varnish from your fuel system and get those injectors running cleanly and efficiently. You'll find I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service at 1739 Lindquist Drive in Falconer, New York 14733. Or just give us a call at 716-665-2501 to schedule an app ... read more

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

Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Falconer, New York, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in New York are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer a range of diesel engines abroad – even the ultra-luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. For the most part, these diesel engines haven't been available in Falconer, New York. But that's about to change.In the past, North American diesel fuel has had a much higher sulfur content than European fuel. Recent environmental laws have required changes in diesel formulation and emissions standards here in Falconer, New York, so we are now ready to start seeing more diesel options offered over the next few years.Why are so many Falconer drivers interested in diesel engines? Well first off, diesel fuel is more energy dense. There's mo ... read more

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service center at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service can help you know what's scheduled to be taken care of.Some of us in Falconer, New York, really don't look forward to going in for an oil change and then getting a list of the other things the manufacturer recommends.But automotive maintenance is all about prevention and addressing small problems before they get big. Let's take the fuel filter for example.You may not know this but the median age for private vehicles on our Falconer, New York, roads is over nine years. When vehicles get older, five years or so, they've accumulated a lot of dirt and rust in their gas tanks. If that dirt gets into the engine it can ... read more

Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of the system get dirty, which robs you of performance and hurts your fuel economy. Most Falconer vehicles have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. Fuel injection systems have fewer problems and require less adjustment. But they still need to be properly maintained. This is why your owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system.Some Falconer residents are interested in buying fuel system cleaners that they can pour into their gas tank. You can do that - and there are lots of great products available that can help maintain an already clean fuel system - but these products cannot do a major cleaning. For that, you need to see I ... read more

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Falconer, New York.Unless they drive a vintage car, Falconer auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system.Your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer has the tools and chemicals to do the job right. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service uses a process that gives your car a deep, professional fuel system cleaning. The particles, gum and varnish that build up in your fuel system are removed so that it can run cleanly and efficiently.After a professional fuel system cleaning atI-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service, you'll notice more power, improved and reduced exhaust emissions. We strongly recommend you follow your fuel system ... read more

The last new American vehicles sold in Falconer with a carburetor rolled out of the New York dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Falconer, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much gas to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute. Fuel injectors deliver fuel far more precisely than carburetors. That translates into better fuel economy and more power for Falconer drivers. Virtually all fuel injectors for gas engines are known as port fuel injectors because they deliver the fuel to a port just outside the cylinder. Port fuel injectors operate at about 40 to 80 pounds per square inch of pressure.A few vehicle manufacturers have introduced gas direct injection systems on some engines recently. These systems inject the ... read more