Automotive News & Information - Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc

You’ve determined it’s time to get rid of the engine you have, along with all of its issues. You’re probably considering getting something new altogether, and you’re tired of this one giving you issues. Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS is here to help you make the call.

If your car, truck, or SUV has really been put through the wringer, it might be time for a new one. However, before you decide to throw in the towel there are a few things you should consider.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

After my son's MX race, the RV we were traveling in had some maintenance issues. Luckily Gary had also been at the races and didn't hesitate to come help even though he wasn't on the clock. The RV couldn't be repaired the same day but Gary went above and beyond to make certain our family made it home that same night. We highly recommend his services! Thank you!

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At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we know managing a fleet or commercial truck is no small task. For that reason, we like to keep you informed on things to look out for, and what to do about them. Tires are an area worth paying attention to...tire condition determines ride quality and drivability, and provides useful insight into the condition of your vehicles.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those 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 series of articles, 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.

jumper cables being held by person in front of car

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, it’s important to us that you see the value in the work we do. Over the course of the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there’s a lot of differentiation in pricing at different locations. What’s going on?

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.