Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.
Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.
Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.
The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.
Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need new brakes and sometimes it isn’t. Knowing what to look for and what causes issues will help keep you safe and remind you of when you should get your brakes checked out. Here are some symptoms of bad brakes, and what causes the issue from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.
At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.
Your truck’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, here’s what you should know about the alignment on your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, from symptoms to keep an eye on, to how it affects your vehicle.
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