Automotive Industry 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.

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We strive to be the best in Inman, KS. Part of that is providing our customers with the most concise and up-to-date knowledge available. Here are a few quick tips we'd like to share with you to keep your car running in the best condition possible. Don't hesitate to come by and see us with any and all questions you may have. Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc is here to help!

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS we have the answer.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we can fix that.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc in Inman, KS, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Diesel Pickup Specialists, Inc to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

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.