Carthage Auto Repair

When Do I Need To Change My Tires? This is a good question there are several different reasons why you should change your Tires. By NYS Law any tire that has less than 2/32” tread will not pass inspection and must be replaced. Other things that you want checked during a vehicle inspection is the condition of the tires such as cuts, bulges, or wires sticking out of the tire. Any of these conditions will result in new tires be recommended. How Often Should I Change My Tires? This is another question that comes up. Tire Manufacturers recommend replacing your tires that are 6 to 10 years old regardless of how much tread depth is left on your tires. As tires age they develop small cracks in the side walls and are more susceptible to blowing out. If you are going on a trip for vacation this is something that you don’t want to happen to you. This is a condition that happens a lot with RV’S as they don’t get a lot of miles put on them. How Often Should I rotate My Tires ... read more

Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake? There are many reasons for Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake. We are going to look at why your cars Brakes may cause it to shake. In the northeast where your car runs in salt during the winter your Brake Rotors can get rust jacking on the surface of the Brake Rotor. When you apply your brakes the surface of your Brake Rotors are uneven causing the brakes to pulsate and your car to shake. If your use your vehicle for towing or do a lot of hard stops without letting your vehicles Brake Rotor’s cool down enough between stops over time this may also create a What Causes My Car To Shake When Braking. One other thing you notice along with your vehicle shaking when you apply the Brakes is a What Causes My Car To Pull To The Right. This Is usually caused by a sticking Brake Caliper or a failed Brake Hose. If you are experiencing any of these conditions give us a call and we would be happy to diagnose the braking system in your vehicle

What Causes My Check Engine Light To Flash? There are quite a few reasons why your vehicle may have a Flashing Check Engine Light.  Something as simple as a bad Spark Plug could cause a Flashing Check Engine Light and your vehicle to have a What Causes My Car To Vibrate At An Idle. Even Though your Check Engine Light may be on or flashing and it has a code P0300 which comes on when the Engine Control Module detects a misfire. If it’s bad enough it will set another cylinder specific code, you still must diagnose why the Engine Is Misfiring. Depending on what is causing the Check Engine Light To Flash it can take very sophisticated test equipment to find the root cause of the problem. The best way to find the root cause of the problem is to use a lab scope with pressure transducers in the cylinder, intake, and exhaust. This is the only way to find sticking valves and lifters that intermittently collapse. If your vehicle has a Flashing Check Engine light or the Check Engine Lig ... read more

Why Do My Brakes Squeak? There may be several things that make this happen. One possible reason is rust on your Brake Rotors. When you live in the northeast, and they put salt on the roads in the winter over time it will make the Brake Rotors rust and as you apply the Brakes it causes a Why Do My Brakes Squeak. Another reason may be that your Brake Pads may be close to the end of their life. Brake Pad manufacturers put a little metal tab on the Brake Pads. When the Brake Pads get worn out and are ready to be changed it will make a squealing sound when you apply the brakes to let you know it is time to replace them. If you hear a grinding sound when you are applying the brakes on your vehicle that means that your Brake Pad friction material is worn out. The metal plate that holds the Brake Pad is going metal to metal with the Brake Rotor. If you hear this noise, you want to get vehicle checked out immediately by a Brake Specialist. If you need the Brake System checked out on your vehicl ... read more

When Should My Injectors be Replaced? If you own a truck with a diesel engine there are many different reasons why you experience a When Should My Diesel Injectors Be Replaced. If you truck is having an Engine Misfire the easiest thing to do is take it to a shop that can hook it to a scan tool capable of cutting the injectors out 1 cylinder at a time and see which cylinder is Misfiring. Another reason you may replace have to replace the Diesel Injectors in your truck is if it is Blowing White Smoke at an Idle. This may be an indication of the injectors leaking into the Cylinder and would need the injectors replaced. If you are getting a CHECK ENGINE LIGHT that turns on in your truck with a code P0087 that is harder to diagnose what the root cause of the problem may be. Depending on the model of the truck you need to have the OEM scan tool to be able to set the rail pressure at a DIAGNOSTIC pressure so that you can do a Fuel Return Flow Test on your injectors. If the return fuel amount ... read more