Automotive News & Information - CP Diesel & Auto

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.

There are a wide variety of tires available for your diesel truck, no matter what sort of pickup you drive. The climate, the terrain you drive on, and how you drive will determine which tire is best for you. Here’s a short list of common truck tire types.

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.