At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ, we service all types of fleet vehicles and see many of the same problems come through the door again and again. Here are some easy early warning signs from our team here at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto, that signal your fleet vehicles are in need of maintenance soon.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.
Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, we can fix that.
Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, AZ has the answers. Here are some tips that unlock the secret to keeping a smooth-running fleet, from us to you.
At Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.
Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman we know what to look for and when to ask questions. When your vehicle is pulling to one side there are several possibilities.
Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Kermit’s Certified Transmission & Auto in Kingman has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:
Your car’s fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. Check your car’s fuel system regularly or immediately if you smell gas or suspect a problem.
What does it do? - The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine. Some vehicles use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank.
