Automotive Industry News & Information - Whitney Motor Werkes

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our New Boston drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you.

While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

Getting into the habit of saving on fuel now will mean you’ll be ready when prices start rising again. You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car, either. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At Whitney Motor Werkes in New Boston, NH, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.