Automotive News & Information - Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS.

Your car data owned by manufacturers now

Newer Vehicles Generate as Much As 25GB of Data/Hour according to McKinsey. Now That is Extremely Interesting! It is also daunting as we now need to know "what data" right? You also want to know where it is going if anywhere and who owns the data? All interesting questions that we never thought about. Just get in and drive, choose a destination and if a light goes off in the dash you call us here at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc to schedule an appointment. We want our Inman drivers to be informed as always and able to make their choices based on having facts. This is a big change in the automotive-truck service industry and it really has not hit the news at all, so it is up to us to get you up-to-date and informed. Here are the facts and where you can find more information!

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Inman drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, and your car, truck or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there; we’re here to help you make the right choice.

What condition are your tires in? At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.