Automotive News & Information - CP Diesel & Auto

Transmissions rarely go out without a warning. Typically it takes a while, during which time there will be observable symptoms. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes it isn’t, but it’s always better to catch an issue and get it repaired as soon as possible. CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL has provided you with a few things to watch out for.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL.

If your car has climate control, then it also has a cabin filter. Cabin filters are simply air filters for the interior of your car, truck, or SUV. All air entering circulation through the climate control system first passes through this filter, to prevent your AC or heat systems from accumulating debris or blowing them out of your vents. The result is cleaner, quieter, and longer-lasting climate control systems, which keep the inside of your car as comfortable as possible.

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 CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, 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: