Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

Tire being balanced in auto shop

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

Engine Maintenance

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Smoke coming out of muffler

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

mechanic working on engine

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Tires

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

As a long time resident of Saint Cloud and after trying out many different automotive places, I found that CP Diesel is by far the best automotive shop to go to. Chris and his mother Barbara are amazing and honest people you can trust and depend on. The prices are the best in town, and the quality of work cannot be beat. I take all my vehicles to CP Diesel from my Honda Accord to my Ram truck. There’s nothing that they’re not able to do better and cheaper than the rest. - Tim G. (5 star review on Google)

mechanic working on brakes

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At CP Diesel & Auto in St Cloud, FL we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

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