Automotive Industry News & Information - Eastview Service Station, Inc.

“Water pump” is a term you’ve most likely heard in conversations about vehicles. But what is it, what does it actually do, and how do you know if you need a new one? At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, we know the answers to these questions, and soon you will too.

At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, NY, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Eastview Service Station, Inc., here's what you should look out for:

Commercial trucks have heavy engines, and they spend a lot of time running, particularly at idle. As a result, the mounts that secure the engine to chassis of the truck have a tendency to wear out, causing all sorts of shaking and vibration that the driver will feel in the cab of the truck. At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, we can take care of that for you.

At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, routine maintenance and repair isn’t the only thing we do. For custom parts installation, you can also count on us. Common modification enthusiasts do is swapping to a short-throw shifter; but what actually is a short-throw shifter, and what does it do?

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, NY, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Eastview Service Station, Inc. in White Plains, NY, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. We thought it important to share the real facts about tires for our area drivers.