MOTOR WORKS

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Dekalb cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?

Back when cars spent more time in Dekalb repair shops, IL drivers were more mindful of routine service. Now, it’s much easier to put it off.

Take Dekalb tune-ups for example. In the days of mechanical ignition systems, an engine needed to be tuned-up every couple of years. If your engine was out of tune, you knew it. It ran poorly and got bad fuel economy driving on IL streets and highways. Now, the ignition system is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as a hundred thousand miles. So pickup tune-ups used to force you in for service and while you were there you just took care of whatever else was on the list.

So what’s the benefit to keeping up with factory scheduled maintenance at MOTOR WORKS? Well, your pickup will perform better and return better fuel economy. Those benefits pay for the service as you go along. The big plus is that major repairs – and the associated breakdowns – are prevented. And these aren’t just repairs that are a long ways off. Modern engines are far more sophisticated and have many parts that are in critical need of proper lubrication. Missing just one oil change at MOTOR WORKS can allow oil sludge to start forming. Sludge clogs small engine passages, robbing pickup parts of the lubrication they need. An expensive failure could easily occur within two or three years.

Taking care of the little things at MOTOR WORKS prevents big problems with your pickup later. No Dekalb motorist wants to be stranded by a breakdown. Your pickup still needs to be taken care of – it’s just that some of those points of care have changed with automotive advancements. The need for proper maintenance at MOTOR WORKS in Dekalb did not go away.

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MOTOR WORKS
815.756.2882
316 East Taylor St
Dekalb, IL 60115

At MOTOR WORKS in Dekalb IL (60115) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 815.756.2882. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

You may not be familiar with all of the items on MOTOR WORKS’s menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board is there for reference; speak to your MOTOR WORKS Service Adviser about other possible needs or services.

MOTOR WORKS Fuel System Cleaning: Over time, the fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning at MOTOR WORKS gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas as you drive around Dekalb and on Clare freeways, by the way.

MOTOR WORKS Headlamp Replacement: Halogen and standard headlamps gradually fade. When one burns out, replace both so they’ll have the same brightness. Also, if your headlamp lenses are yellowed or cloudy, you can have them professionally restored to like new-condition. As your knowledgeable MOTOR WORKS advisor for information.

MOTOR WORKS Inspections: Dekalb drivers get inspections for many reasons. Maybe they’re going on a trip or just want to make sure their vehicle’s ready for summer or winter in Dekalb. Maybe they just bought a used car and want to give it the once over. An inspection at MOTOR WORKS may reveal some things that are broken or are getting close to having a problem.

MOTOR WORKS Oil Change Service – there are several options: Some Dekalb auto service centers offer just an oil change and new filter as an option. Most will also check and top off all of your other fluids and do a quick visual inspection with a full service oil change. There may also be options for higher mileage fluids or an upgrade to synthetic oil.

MOTOR WORKS PCV Valve Service: PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve. It’s a little part that releases pressure from the engine. It can get gummed up and that can lead to engine damage. Just needs to be changed now and then.

MOTOR WORKS Power Steering Service: Often overlooked. Your MOTOR WORKS technician will evacuate the old fluid, clean out the system and replace it with clean fluid. Keeps the system running well for a long time.

MOTOR WORKS Serpentine Belt Replacement: That’s the belt that powers the engine’s accessories like the alternator, air conditioner, power steering and brakes. You’ll want to replace the serpentine belt at MOTOR WORKS before it breaks or wears down too much, because that’ll lead to other problems.

MOTOR WORKS Shocks and Struts Replacement: This starts with an inspection of the suspension components. Shocks last a long time and wear out slowly, so many Dekalb motorists don’t notice when it’s time to change them. If they’re worn or leaking, they need to be replaced.

MOTOR WORKS Transmission Service: This involves removing the transmission fluid and replacing it with clean fluid. It’s like an oil change for your transmission.

MOTOR WORKS Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing: The tires are rotated from front to back using the recommended rotation pattern. This helps tires wear more evenly. Wheels need to be balanced from time to time to keep them turning without any wobble or bounce. Helps the ride and saves tire wear as you drive around Dekalb.

Give us a call

MOTOR WORKS
815.756.2882
316 East Taylor St
Dekalb, IL 60115

At MOTOR WORKS in Dekalb IL (60115) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 815.756.2882. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.