Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA knows, and now you will too.

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At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, our priority is keeping your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford truck reliably on the road. A major aspect of that is catching small issues before they become bigger ones.

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Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Brakes

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

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If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.

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The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

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