Diesel Trucks

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL has your back.

Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re probably pretty familiar with diesel vehicles. But why are diesel engines predominantly used in commercial vehicles, and where did they start?

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.

When it comes to installing new tires on your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you want it done right the first time. Our technicians have the equipment necessary to get you cruising smoothly down the road in no time.

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.

Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL.

Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetics. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, 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.

Diesel engines are known for their durability, but even the best engine has to be replaced every once in a while. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we want you to be aware of signs that your engine is about to call it quits.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we’ve got you covered.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Once you’ve got your new tires installed on your diesel truck, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. Tires aren’t difficult to maintain, and maintaining them correctly will dramatically increase their longevity. Inspection and maintenance are the two key components to making sure they last.

Electrical issues in a vehicle have always been difficult to track down; with the complexity of modern vehicles ever-increasing, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, at Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, our team of expert technicians is well trained and perfectly equipped to track down and repair even the most evasive issues in your Ford, Dodge, or Chevy diesel pickup.

The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

You have determined your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke engine needs to be replaced. You might be on the fence about whether you should replace the engine in your diesel, or just get a new truck. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we’re here to help.

Once you’ve settled on an engine, the last thing you want to do is cut corners on the final steps. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we understand the importance of your investment.

Oil changes are integral to the performance, longevity, and reliability of your diesel truck. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, our expert mechanics understand the importance of good quality oil, changed at correct intervals, in allowing you to get the most out of your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, 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.

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 Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL.