At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.
Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance here at WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, AL, where we are good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when it's been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;
Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, AL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!
Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, AL, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.
Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, AL, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.
Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, we can fix that.
Increasingly, technology in automobiles is becoming more sophisticated, and more and more systems have become reliant on electronic control modules to operate. At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, AL, we have the trained technicians and the equipment necessary to deal with issues that arise as a result of these components.
At WORKING CLASS AUTO AND DIESEL in Pell City, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.
