Automotive Industry News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Sac Valley Diesel to get looked at?

Your fleet or commercial vehicles most likely spend a lot of time idling. Whether it’s to keep warm or simply out of convenience, the stop and go lifespan of these vehicles mean idling is a part of their duties. But, is it bad for them? Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has the information you need.

Routine maintenance keeps your fleet trucks safe on the road and protects you against unplanned trips to your local automotive shop! One thing a lot of people forget about is to have their coolant flushed. Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA will help you make sure your fleet vehicle is properly flushed every time!

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keep them up to par.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.

Injectors are a primary component on any diesel engine, old or new. Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge pickup, clean and fully operational injectors are an absolutely essential aspect of maintaining an efficient and powerful engine. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we offer a variety of injector solutions, from cleaning them, to diagnosing problematic injectors, to replacing them.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we know how much efficiency matters. When it comes to your truck, it’s equally important. Obviously, a huge chunk of your operating cost is fuel consumption, which is largely dependent on the truck's design. Fortunately, there are ways to greatly increase the efficiency of your truck, regardless of shape or size.