Automotive Industry News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

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At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your vehicle. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your car.

Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has the answers. Here are some tips that unlock the secret to keeping a smooth-running fleet, from us to you.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

Is your check engine light on? Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we can help.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

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. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

Most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds.