Automotive Industry News & Information - Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard the horrible squeal of a belt on its last leg. Luckily, Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS has the solution.

Whether it’s due to damage, or simply old age, leaky trucks are a problem. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, we can fix that for you.

Water leaks are common and hazardous. Not only do they cause rust, rot, and mold damage to your trucks, they also put any cargo inside at risk. No customer wants their boxes and products to arrive water damaged - it not only makes your company look bad but can cost you a lot of money.

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.

The heads on your commercial or fleet diesel are one of the most integral parts of your engine. The heads are comprised of the valvetrain, exhaust ports, intake ports, and injector ports. In essence, a head’s purpose is to regulate and time the intake of fresh air, the release of exhaust, the compression of fuel and air that provides combustion, and the entry point for fuel into the cylinder. The head is where all the complex aspects of engine operation occur...without it, you just have a chunk of metal with pistons in it, and no way to make them move. Here’s what you need to know about your heads, from Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we’re here to help.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.