Automotive News & Information - Eco Engines, Inc

alternator in a vehicle

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

pothole in road with car in the background

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ.

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we can help!

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ we want to prepare you for what you should do next.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

starter motor of a car

When a vehicle has trouble starting, many people initially blame the starter. What is the starter, and how do you know if yours has called it quits? At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we want to keep you informed and telling you what to look for will prevent further damage when issues arise. The starter is essentially just an electric motor; a gear at the end of that electric motor engages the flywheel, which turns the engine over, allowing it to start. How do you know if yours is failing?

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Hydraulic power has a lot to do with how your transmission operates. There are some basic hydraulic components that keep your transmission running smoothly.