Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

The hydraulic system in your transmission is responsible for telling the mechanical components what to do, and when to do it. In order to better understand how your transmission works, it’s important to understand the mechanical components of it.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Chrysler 68RFE

Here at Dirk's Auto Clinic, we are always striving to provide Crystal River, FL drivers with the highest quality products. That’s why we proudly work with Jasper Engines and Transmissions. JASPER is a leader in the nation for remanufacturing engines and drivetrain products at a price point that is affordable. Their latest offering is no exception. JASPER recently announced that they have expanded their remanufactured Chrysler 68RFE transmission product line. This remanufactured transmission is available for both 2WD and 4WD 2019 RAM 2500-3500 diesel applications.

When something goes wrong on your vehicle, it can be tempting to take the cheapest route. With eBay, Amazon, and the countless other sources for car and truck parts on the market today, many people decide to go that route to save some money. Here are some points to consider when buying quality automotive parts, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, here’s what you need to know.