Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

We see this with our fleet customers, our regular Palm City & Stuart car pool drivers and our diesel truck drivers so it isn't just one type of driver that ends up with a nightmare on their hands costing thousands of dollars to repair, asking about the costs of a JASPER replacement engine!  The fact is your driving habits and maintenance habits can easily avoid this issue!  6 EASY STEPS - Service, Tires, Don't Ignore Service Engine Lights, Keep it Clean & Stop Driving Crazy!

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, we know that keeping up with required maintenance schedules is the difference between a truck that lasts a few years and a truck that stays strong for decades.

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL.

Whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel, your truck is a complex piece of equipment. Emissions systems, fuel systems, and systems you’ve probably never heard of all work together to keep your truck going strong. Sometimes, however, a warning light will pop up on your dash, and leave you wondering what’s going on. From ABS to Check Engine Lights, Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL has you covered.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, we’re here to help you choose the right one. 

If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel, you’ve got a truck that’s built for power and reliability. From our team here at Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, here are the keys to unlocking the secret of a finely tuned diesel pickup.

When your light comes on, it is ALWAYS important to look at the issue to see if it is a problem.  Especially if it is a light we all understand.  Tire pressure is one we all can relate to and an easy one to look at.  However, most drivers just assume the air is low in them and ignore it which is not a good idea especially when you are driving a 4x4 diesel truck off-roading and could have picked up anything and/or everything like this truck tire did. 

He looked, and immediately headed over to see our technicians here at Crown Car Care.  

There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL has the answers.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

On all modern vehicles, electronic engine controls have truly changed the game in terms of performance, efficiency, and reliability. On diesel trucks, whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford, this innovation has been particularly revolutionary. The gains diesel engines have made in the past couple of decades are impressive by any standard, and electronic engine controls are a huge contributor to those developments.

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, maintenance and repair performed the correct way is a huge part of keeping you on the road. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, we use ASE certified technicians to make sure you get the best service in the industry.

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL, we can help you determine if your torque converter is right for the job you need to be done. 

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, 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!