Automotive Industry News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Fleet trucks, different models van and semi

While most fleet vehicles are chosen for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability, sometimes maintaining several of them at a time can become overwhelming. Let Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA put your mind at ease, with our fleet maintenance programs for any and all fleet vehicles.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

It isn’t easy keeping your fleet or commercial trucks up and running. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we’re here to help. Fleet and commercial vehicles log a lot of miles, and a lot of hours - as a result, even the most reliable components need to be serviced occasionally. On an ordinary diesel, an injection pump may last the entire life of the engine itself. On vehicles that work harder than anything else on the road, this isn’t always the case.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of yours is faulty.