Automotive News & Information - Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc

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An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we know that fuel contamination is one of the priciest and most problematic issues that may plague a diesel engine. There are a variety of issues that cause contamination in fuel. Knowing these issues will help drivers become aware of fuel contamination and hopefully prevent these issues.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS. 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.