Automotive News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we understand how important it is to have ice cold AC in your truck on a long, hot day. Whether you drive a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, chances are you have a lot of cab to cool down, and a subpar AC just won’t cut it.

Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Our highly trained technicians at Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA can recommend your best options. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost effective as possible.

Sac Valley Diesel is the leader in engine repair or replacement in high performance vehicles. The staff at Sac Valley Diesel take the time to educate our customers because we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your situation. We want your engine working at maximum efficiency while you’re driving in and around Sacramento, CA.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetics. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.