Automotive Industry News & Information - Motorworks Northwest, Inc

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.

If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, here’s what you need to know.

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Tune-ups are an important and frequently neglected aspect of automotive care. Most drivers don’t really consider the mechanical condition of their car, so long as nothing is wrong with it. However, if a vehicle is tuned-up and maintained correctly, many mechanical failures (and expenses) will be avoided altogether. So whne is the right time to get a tune-up?

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we’ve got you covered.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA we know that your commercial vehicles are a vital part of your business. These vehicles are often more susceptible to damage as well. In order to preserve the life of these vehicles, it's important to get your fleet or commercial vehicles properly maintained.