Automotive News & Information - CP Diesel & Auto

At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we understand the importance of a job well done. You need it done fast, but you also need it done right - cutting corners in the home stretch is obviously a bad idea.

At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we recommend always making it a priority to change your oil on time. Here’s a look into why it’s so important, and what happens if you don’t keep up with oil changes.

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover or another performance and luxury vehicle, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUV’s performance and safety. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we want to give you some tips on what to watch out for to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at CP Diesel & Auto. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.