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Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Has your brake master cylinder gone bad? How would you know? What even is it? GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has the answers.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has given out on you.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at GC Automotive & Performance we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At GC Automotive & Performance in GC Automotive & Performance, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like 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.

What condition are your tires in? At GC Automotive & Performance in Jamesburg & Marlboro Township, NJ, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.