Automotive Industry News & Information - Eco Engines, Inc

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components of it.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

inside view of gas tank of car with gas getting put in

With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

bad tire

Are the tires on your vehicle any good? At ECO Engines, Inc in Parlin, NJ, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

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.