On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.
If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, it’s important you know the basics of vehicle maintenance. Checking your fluids is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your vehicles stay on the road and going strong. Here’s what you need to know, from Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL.
At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.
If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.
At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.
You don’t have to buy a new, fuel-efficient car to get great fuel efficiency. No one wants to trade a fuel bill for a car payment, so take a look at our top 5 ways to save on fuel and you may just be able to pocket a little extra money at the end of the month.
1. Change Your Driving Style - If you’re the kind of person who enjoys the rush of hard acceleration, typically runs 10 mph over the speed limit and brakes abruptly, we’ve got bad news: you’re hurting your vehicle’s fuel economy, and your wallet, in a big way. Depending on the kind of vehicle you drive and just how extreme you are with the throttle and brake, tempering your driving style can up your vehicle’s fuel economy by more than 5 mpg. That’s a serious bump. Scaling back the speed by just 5 mph means you’ll also see an increase in fuel economy.
At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, we understand that you can’t prevent malfunctions all the time, every time. At some point in your driving history, you’ve probably dealt with a flat tire. Sometimes a tire goes flat in a parking lot, but sometimes a tire can fail while driving. Here are some indicators you have a tire that is about to fail, and how to handle the situation.
If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Andrew's Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Auto & Tire in Spanish Fort, AL, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.
