Automotive News & Information - Motorworks Northwest, Inc

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Here at Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know. First, it should be noted that the ABS light is supposed to illuminate for a few seconds after you turn the key, as part of a system test. If the light stays illuminated or comes on again randomly, there’s an issue somewhere that must be addressed.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

Sludge - If oil stays in an engine too long, sludge begins to build up anywhere oil can go. The oil absorbs tiny debris and contaminants, kind of like a liquid sponge - once it’s at capacity, that oil begins to stick, clog, and build up throughout the engine. Small veins that carry oil to components like actuators, turbos, and bearings will become blocked, starving critical components of oil and causing component or engine failure.