Automotive Industry News & Information - Sac Valley Diesel

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Sac Valley Diesel has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.

Don’t you hate it when potholes sneak up on you? There is a lot of money being spent on vehicle damage due to potholes. Do you know what parts of your car could receive the most damage?

At Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Sac Valley Diesel in Sacramento, CA has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.