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Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at ECO Engines, Inc is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

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Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ has a few tips to help you get there.

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Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your vehicle; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from ECO Engines, Inc in Woodbridge, NJ.