Archive for July 2016Bristol Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?Posted July 31, 2016 3:23 AMAny Bristol driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Bristol residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the serpentine belt. Economy Transmission and Auto Repair Fuel System Cleaning at Economy Transmission and Auto RepairPosted July 25, 2016 7:31 AM
Most Bristol 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. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure for Bristol vehicles. Economy Transmission and Auto Repair Fuel Injector Cleaning at Economy Transmission and Auto RepairPosted July 18, 2016 8:16 AMIn very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-injected vehicle driving down Bristol roads. A few have recently introduced gas direct injection systems on some engines. They are now available at some Connecticut dealerships. These systems inject the gas directly into the cylinders under very high pressure – many times the pressure of port injection systems. Although more complicated, direct injection technology promises greater power with improved fuel economy. Connecticut motorists can expect to see more of it in the future. Your technician at Economy Transmission and Auto Repair can perform a fuel system service for you in which the fuel injectors are cleaned so that they operate properly and deliver the right amount of fuel at the right time. Proper maintenance of your vehicle fuel system means that you will spend less on gas, enjoy strong performance and prevent repair bills down the road. Economy Transmission and Auto Repair Bristol, Connecticut Winter Prep Service for Your AutoPosted July 12, 2016 11:44 AMWhen winter approaches in Connecticut, Bristol residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Connecticut winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Bristol residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be safe and reliable. It's a good idea to get caught up on any neglected maintenance items anytime - but the stakes are higher in cold Connecticut winters. Economy Transmission and Auto Repair
Should Bristol Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?Posted July 5, 2016 10:39 AMSo you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Economy Transmission and Auto Repair tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you take a second look at that “severe service” schedule and see some of the following:
One way to decide how often to maintain your vehicle is to picture a line. On one end, imagine ideal driving conditions: year-round moderate Connecticut temperatures, only freeway driving, all trips are longer than 4 miles/6.5 km and travel is always at a constant speed of 60 mph/97 kph. At the other end of the line, put the severe driving conditions. Now, stop and think about how you drive, where you live, where you go in Connecticut and what you plan to do with your vehicle in the near future. Consider honestly where your driving fits on the line. Economy Transmission and Auto Repair | ||
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