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Good tire maintenance is important. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

When you run a company that uses fleets, the safety of your fleet and drivers should always be one of your top concerns. There is always room for improvement when it comes to safety and reduces accidents.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has the answers.