Automotive Industry News & Information - Eco Engines, Inc

Tire rotations are a part of vehicle maintenance. The purpose of rotating your tires is to make them last as long as possible, prevent your suspension from wearing out prematurely, and keep the drivability of your car in the best possible condition. So when should you get a tire rotation?

At ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

Regular maintenance checks of your vehicle will help you avoid a catalytic converter that looks like this resulting in large repair costs which is what our team here at ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge want to avoid at all costs! We feel that every customer has a need to know what repairs are in their future and exactly how to budget for them if need be so we check your vehicle thoroughly and keep you informed.

There are several indicators that your catalytic converter isn't functioning at maximum capacity such as:

We all love the sunshine but getting into that HOT car isn't always so wonderful even when you have a remote start it will take the breath out of you when the temperatures are soaring. Makes you want to pack your lunch instead of meeting friends for lunch! We decided that you should meet friends for lunch! So we got together and found some quick ideas for you. It isn't much but enjoy the sunshine on us here at ECO Engines, Inc here in Woodbridge! Call it our fun day fact!

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Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.