Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

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?

Whether it’s a result of maintenance, mileage, or some other factor, it seems that every fleet or commercial diesel leaks a little bit of something. Oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, or coolant seem to find a way to pool overnight on the ground after a long day on the road. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we can take care of that for you.

Correct fluid levels are essential to keeping your Ram, Ford, or Chevrolet diesel pickup on the road. Luckily, checking your coolant, oil, brake, and transmission fluid are easy to do, and will save you from a variety of issues down the road. Here’s what you should know about keeping the fluid levels in your truck maintained, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.