Automotive Industry News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

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.

For all the new drivers on the road, young and old, Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA would like to welcome you to the automotive community. Here are a few wise words to live by, to make your entrance into the driving world go as smoothly as possible.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at Sac Valley Diesel will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.

Parked car with a puddle where it is leaking

Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.

Whatever type of truck you run in your fleet, they all have a driveshaft that connects the transmission to the differential, transferring power to the wheels. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we specialize in diesel truck and fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, including precision driveshaft care.

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

Coolant is vital to your engine. Without the right type, amount, and proper circulation of coolant, your engine won’t last long. How do you know when it’s time to check it or replace it? Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has the answers.