Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we know an important part of your ability to care for your transmission lies in your knowledge about how it works. Here is some information on the tow button, if your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with one.

Looking for the best auto service in town? Why stop there? At Dirk’s Auto Clinic, we're not only home to the best service you'll find here in Crystal River, FL, but the best you'll find - anywhere.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atDirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.

Gauges are your first, and often only, line of defense in catching a major problem before it’s too late. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we know that sometimes a faulty gauge is overlooked when the truck is still running fine and there’s a busy day ahead. However, gauges are extremely important, and are typically easy to repair.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we can fix that.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.