Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, our main goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV always performing at its best. Valve adjustments are an integral aspect of that goal.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we know how annoying little quirks and issues can be. A common problem vehicles experience is a cooling fan that doesn’t kick on and off when it’s supposed to. While a fan that won’t kick off is far less troubling than a fan that won’t turn on, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed for a variety of reasons. Here’s why, and what you should do.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

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 Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we can take care of that for you.

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Tire rotations are a part of vehicle maintenance. The purpose of rotating your tires is to make them last as long as possible, prevent your suspension from wearing out prematurely, and keep the drivability of your car in the best possible condition. So when should you get a tire rotation?