If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel, you’ve got a truck that’s built for power and reliability. From our team here at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here are the keys to unlocking the secret of a finely tuned diesel pickup.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

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 A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, 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:

Your exhaust is an essential part of your truck’s sound, performance, and aesthetic. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, our technicians are ready and able to provide any exhaust service your Chevy, Ford, or Dodge diesel requires, from stock repairs to completely custom installations.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs?  Here at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL has the answers.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.