Automotive News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

Everyone from mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your vehicle, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about vehicles. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River has the info you need to properly jump start your car.

mechanic balancing a tire in the auto shop

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL has you covered.

When it comes to installing new tires on your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you want it done right the first time. Our technicians have the equipment necessary to get you cruising smoothly down the road in no time.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.