Tune-ups
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Diesel Fuel Systems - How They Work, and How to Maintain Them
No matter what type of fleet vehicles or commercial trucks you maintain, the fuel system on your diesel is an integral part of keeping you on the road. Gas systems are pretty simple - there’s basically just a pump that pushes gasoline to the injectors. Diesels are a bit more complicated.
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How Do You Maintain Your Engine?
No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.
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It’s time to replace an engine...should you just replace the vehicle?
With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we’re here to help you figure that out.
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The ABS Light - why is it on, and what should you do?
Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL.
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What Does That Check Engine Light Mean?
It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we can help!
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What does the PCV System do & why is it important to you?
On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we have those answers for you!
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Why is your engine squealing?
If you drive a Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Subaru, or other luxury or performance vehicle, the last thing you want to do is start your engine to be met with the sound of a screeching drive belt. Fortunately, we at Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL have you covered.