Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

Are you driving around with a loud scraping sound coming from beneath your vehicle? Chances are, a piece of your splash shielding has come loose under your car. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we can have that annoying sound taken care of in no time.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we understand the importance of proper transmission maintenance. Commercial trucks are heavy, and they rack in a lot of miles. With this combination, it’s essential the transmissions in your trucks are always performing their best. Here’s a few things to watch out for:

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, here’s some info on leaky tires.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

Are you having trouble rolling one or more of your windows down? Worse yet, are you having trouble rolling them up? Either way, at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we have the answers you’re looking for.

Here at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

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 Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done.