Automotive Industry News & Information - Dave & Wayne Auto Center

The Turbo on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck is an integral component of your truck’s ability to perform. Turbos affect everything from power output to fuel mileage, allowing your pickup to reach its full potential in terms of power, torque, and efficiency. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, turbo knowledge is one of our specialties, because we understand the importance of quality turbo parts, replacements, and repair.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should. 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. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. 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.

If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.

At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At Dave & Wayne Auto Center in Bethlehem, PA, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.